I had another blog written for today, but felt compelled to write this one, for me and for you. I hope this helps you in some way:
Fear, anxiety, despair, righteous anger, stress, overwhelm—
This is where my mind went earlier this week hearing the news of the world. That is where the enemy wants me to go—The enemy of this world and the enemy in the darkness of the spiritual realm.
That is not where God wants you and me. I cannot buy into the fear and hatred.
How do I address this battle, this war, this force coming at me/us?
The only way I know I can. I put on the “Full Armor of God"
First, I must acknowledge it. Know that fear and hatred it is not of God. Then, know that it is not up to me alone. I do have a choice to stand against the evil forces and partner with God in his mighty power. It is not with matched hatred and force on my part. I must be an agent of light, peace and calm. Praying for our leaders here on earth and for God’s intervention.
Our battle is not of this world, but "against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
I urge you to pray and be an ambassador or peace today. Pray these verses for yourselves and for the world each day.
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 on praying for all the Lord’s 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."
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