It is the opposite of easy. I am experiencing that myself this very moment. The hurt, exhaustion, frustration, may all be valid, but it is temporary. His word, His promises, His love, His victory are eternal and they are what I stand on.
I am writing this all for me not you. I need to see these words, remind myself of what I know, what I typed a few weeks ago about dealing with the dark in order to be the light. Nobody tells you that its hard, but I will tell you that you probably aren't doing much of anything where you are if its not. Resistance comes when you're making a difference. Remember, the enemy comes to steal and kill and destroy. Once you get the word in you, don't be surprised that he comes straight for it, hoping it has yet to take root. Stupid devil. Lets start recognizing the strategies of the enemy so we aren't mistaken about how to fight back. Lets start praying in advance, preparing for things to come, arming ourselves with the full power we have been given to stand in! Lets do something about the Kingdom we were given, let us fight for the souls that belong to the Lord. Let us honor our King with our lives, regardless of cost.
The Word says "for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour." Never have I experienced this more in my life.
BUT then I remember this "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of ...good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]" AND this "Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil [one]."
BUT then I remember this "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of ...good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]" AND this "Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil [one]."
Love is hard but its powerful. Its the perfect strategy and never loses, each and every time.
He is faithful. He is greater. He is stronger. He wears the victors crown. "His power no foe can withstand" Praise Jesus.
Hey sweety; Thanks for the encouragement, even tho you wrote it for your own purposes mainly. I, too, am being attacked at every angle -- even tho I know it's really a spiritual battle, satan will use any and everyone (especially those we wouldn't expect) to play dirty and attack us. I know that I do not want to be used by satan to hurt anyone, especially those that I love. So therefore, fight the good fight -- you will reap a reward if you faint not -- and He who is the author and finisher of our faith WILL keep you faithful. I am praying for you, my dear one. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteWhat an encouraging post! Not only did you need to see those words, but so did I. You have no idea the type of influence you are having where you are and even the world around you, just though your existence and through your posts. You're so right with the words that you say. YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! I'm so very proud of you! Keep pressing and keep pushing because you are a phenomenal example of Christ and his ability to make change!
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