I did not want to go to work tomorrow, to do the job God has given me or even to write His stories as has been my dream and joy!
My dad has had frustrations with our computer as he tried to help my mom prepare to teach her class tomorrow.
My mom has had two daughters calling for advice and prayer even as she tries to concentrate on her lesson plans for the coming week.
My sister's little boy would not stop crying to the point she called my mom, desperate for help!
My older brother's youngest girl has a bacterial infection, and they live in Niger, where he teaches history.
The attacks of the enemy seem to be growing stronger as I reach out farther in obedience to all that God has called me to do!
All I have been doing is praying every day for each member of my own family and my pastor's family as well as anyone else God brings to mind, leading a small group from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday for a few ladies who have been attending, sharing in-depth conversation with Godly friends as well as casual friends who need encouragement, writing letters to missionaries in training and writing whatever stories God sends my way or lays on my heart...
The enemy is getting nervous and striking hard, but our God is greater!
"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." ~ 1 John 4:4
"How great is God--beyond our understanding! The number of his years is past finding out.
He draws up the drops of water, which distill as rain to the streams; the clouds pour down their moisture and abundant showers fall on mankind. Who can understand how he spread out the clouds, how he thunders from his pavilion? See how he scatters his lightning about him, bathing the depths of the sea. This is the way he governs the nations and provides food in abundance. He fills his hands with lightning and commands it to strike its mark. His thunder announces the coming storm; even the cattle make known its approach." ~ Job 36:26-33
And that's just the beginning! Read chapters 37-42 for a bigger picture!
So, who will join the Lord in this battle and stand against the enemy?
Who will take up the sword of the Spirit to slash down the lies of the enemy?
Who will take up the shield of faith to thwart every flaming arrow of the enemy?
Who will fasten the belt of truth to withstand the schemes of the enemy?
Who will put in place the breastplate of righteousness to come against the enemy?
Who will put on the feet that are fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace?
Who will fasten the helmet of salvation to counteract the enemy's threats?
Who will stand up with the Lord and fight as David fought Goliath?!
"David said to the Philistine, 'You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.
All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands."
~ 1 Samuel 17:45-47
Who will be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints?
We need each other because no one can live for God alone!
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen."
~ 1 Peter 5:6-11
And don't ever let the devil tell you that you can "only" pray or the "least" you can do is pray because prayer is one of only two weapons (God's Word being the other one) we have as believers and is the MOST we can do for each other since ONLY GOD can bring transformation, restoration and everything else we need!
"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 saints." ~ Ephesians 6:18
"pray continually" ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:17
"Devote yourselves to prayer,
being watchful and thankful."
~ Colossians 4:2 ~
"Revival In The Land" by Carmen
Attention, all saints of God! Man your battle stations!
Sound the alarm loud and long to all men of every nation!
We’re kicking down the gates of hell and not stopping till they’re level
For the sentence of destruction’s on the forehead of the devil!
Lift your hands in victory, this is our finest hour
For the sleeping giant called the church is rising up in power
Cry loud, spare not, this lion’s gonna roar
We may have lost some battles, but we will win this war
We’ve made it through the fire; our faith in God is strong
We’re a revelation generation with fire in our bones
Filled up with the Holy Ghost, trusting in the Bible
Fasten your seatbelts saints of God, the world is breaking forth in REVIVAL!
Revival, it’s coming to our land
The Holy Ghost is moving just like a hurricane
Revival, it’s coming to our shores
Get ready for the moving of the spirit of the Lord
(Repeat twice)
Revival!
What we’ve been waiting for
Revival!
What we’ve been praying for
From America to England
From Africa to Spain
From Mexico to China
The Spirit of God is being poured out on all flesh
And there’s Revival In The Land.
Challenge: Rise up! Take hold of the sword of the Spirit (God's Word)! Pray! And watch God work! :)
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