We have been going through a spiritual battle lately. Ironically, returning to Mozambique to continue on with the Lord’s work, after having testified to God’s handiwork in the States, has resulted in some new waves of spiritual warfare for our family. (Go figure, right?) How the Deceiver loves to capitalize on our weaknesses. And while I am still a baby in the world of spiritual warfare, Matt and I are finding a renewed bracing on the Word of God itself.
We are too weak to fight. We are but broken people. But our Lord? Oh our LORD has ALL the victory. And we are learning to guild ourselves better with the Word of God. To arm ourselves better in His very armor. Taking Him at His Word. And using the Word to fight our battles. Literally taking His Word to the conflicts, praying His Words back to Him, meditating on His Words, journaling His Words and singing His Words. He is our defense. He is our everything. The Rock of our salvation will not be moved!
Lord, lead us into this battle, we are willing.
This song has become a theme song in my heart lately as I fall before Him.
He WILL win the battle. HIS is the victory.
Oh God Who makes the mountains melt, come wrestle us and win!
Lord of Hosts, You’re with us. With us in the fire. With us as a shelter. With us in the storm. You will lead us, through the fiercest battle. Oh where else could we go but with the Lord of Hosts!
Selah.
You are all very much in my heart and thoughts! May these struggles be brief and, like a hard workout at a gym, leave you even stronger precisely because of your challenging exertions. That’s an idea — when you feel spiritual attacks, do pushups and planks and march in place until you are physically too exhausted to feel anything other than spiritually uplifted!! (That’s serious and/or silly – your choice.)
Hugs, and thoughts of bouncy joy. Hmm, may the “Tigger” of spiritual joy fill you every day. 🙂
Your attitude and heart are contrite and holy. You guys will get through this. God will weave something new into your family’s tapestry as you seek healing and battle the enemy. I am so proud of you! ❤️