The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like those long dead. So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed. (Psalm 143:3, 4 NIV)
Have you ever had someone try to steal your joy? It occurs with me on a daily basis. I can't blame them. They are not the enemy, but the enemy is using them to try to crush me to the ground. It's not going to work! My God is in control and has already defeated the enemy. I have nothing to fear. I have nothing to be dismayed about.
The older I get, and hopefully wiser, I am not greatly influenced by the naysayers. I don't care to try to justify my actions except to my Lord. I answer to the creator of the universe, not the people of this world. I am not perfect. I'm not the perfect teacher. I'm not the perfect parent. I'm not the perfect husband, grandparent, or leader. God loves me anyway. When someone tries to tear me down, The Lord builds me up. A heavenly host of angels protect those belonging to Jesus. I belong to him, so I do not fear!
Thank you Lord for your power and love!
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