Devil

2025, captured by royel, test shoot, fashion district

2025, captured by royel, test shoot, fashion district

“in the shadows, whispers creep,
a devil sleeps, a secret to keep.
with every heartbeat, it stirs awake,
tempting the soul, making us break.

it wears a smile, a charming guise,
seducing the heart with sweet, sweet lies.
in moments of weakness, it takes the lead,
planting the seeds of selfish greed.

we dance with darkness, lose our way,
the light dims down, the colors decay.
but in the silence, a voice will call,
reminding us gently, we’re not so small.

for every shadow, there’s a light,
a chance to rise, to reclaim the fight.
with faith as our armor, we stand our ground,
in the battle within, true strength is found.

so heed the warning, listen close,
the devil within, it’s not who we chose.
with scripture as guide, we’ll find our way,
to banish the darkness, to seize the day.”

- mitchell royel

takeaway:

1. awareness of inner struggles
   “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness…” - Ephesians 6:12

2. temptation is real
   “But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” - James 1:14

3. the power of choice
   “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life…”- Deuteronomy 30:19

4. seeking redemption
   “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9

5. strength in faith
   “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13

6. victory over darkness
   “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” - John 1:5