Hi friends...I set out this morning to write this blog in a good place...its amazing how fast life can throw you curve balls. Attempts at distracting, drawing our attention away from the stuff that is important. Sadly they almost always work they send me reeling often spinning out of control wondering what is going on...only to find that fell for it again. Geez its frustrating and why cant I learn. Its a constant struggle to remind myself to daily put on the full armor of God to seek him first and draw close to him so that the time spent reeling is less. So that I'm not spinning out for long periods of time. we are called to pray without ceasing... I have found that when I start feeling like I'm drowning in the size of my worries, the anxiety that is weighing on my spirit, the negative thoughts that keep playing on repeat in my head.
I drown it all out...I do the things that bring me joy and center me. I turn to those in my life that can tell me the lies aren't true and remind me that I'm letting the enemy have control where he isn't allowed control. I turn to the word and search for those versus that my spirit needs to hear to be reminded to rest in the Holy Spirit and just trust.
In times that require great faith...or even just a little faith. I am quickly reminded of the spiritual battles going on around us, because I'm now engaging in it, I have chosen a side and that scares Satan because once we are called to move forward from waiting he knows his time is limited and he wants us stopped.
In the midst of the battle I'm often blindsided by the attacks, I so often forget to wake up each morning and put on the full armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-20
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying for all the Lords people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Everyday...in the morning when I rise this should be my prayer, my habits so that I am ready because we are engaging in the same battle Paul is talking about here in Ephesians.
You want to know something....a little secret maybe
every time I have sat down to write this I have this almost overwhelming sense of anxiety...it has been easy to be distracted or get stuck the words wouldn't flow...which tells me you need to hear this as much as I do...Friends its such a real battle that we so often forget we are fighting in.
We need to stand strong! We need to stand firm and we need to be prepared!
Pray about everything, if you are in constant communication with God you will know when to react and move forward even if it feels debilitating. Its possible to move forward in fear even when it feels paralyzing because we have something so much stronger than fear on our side!!
Take heart brothers and sisters, stand firm, and pray without ceasing, seek God and embrace his peace that is there, don't let the ploys of the enemy distract us or defeat us any longer.
Philippians 4
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything: tell God your needs and don't forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.
Oh his peace...is so sweet...
We are all in this together. I'm praying for you and your battles. Lets join together and pray for each other as this battle is tough and one that is above our understanding.
Peace be with you until we meet again!!
Deuteronomy 28:7
The Lord will grand that enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
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