Spiritual Warfare

Hello everyone,
 
I hope you have a good day because God loves you very much and is with you every day.  He’s walking with you and holding your hand with whatever you’re dealing with throughout the day.  During our day, we will encounter various situations and sometimes they are good and sometimes bad. but we have to know that whatever we have to deal with, God is working in our lives and is with us. This life is all about getting closer to God so that we can serve and follow the mission. Everything else we go through is preparing us to become more like Jesus and while walking on our journey, we have to understand that we’re in a spiritual warfare.
 
Everything in life is not going to be all good and sometimes we have to sacrifice for The Body of Christ and hold it together.  If we’re doing what we’re supposed to do and do it with integrity and love, everything will work out.  All we can do is do what we can with good intentions so let’s not get all caught up trying to do this and that but do the right thing in situations and God will work out the rest.
 
We all are learning but the key is to learn from the lessons that God puts in front of us and when we do wrong, do better the next time. We are in a spiritual warfare between good and evil and we have to decide which side are we on each day.  While deciding, we have to hold on and stand firm to stand up for God.  Our goal is to make a difference and not think everything is about us.  Sometimes, it may appear that everyone is against us when we do the right thing, but God is on our side and He makes all of the calls.  That’s all we have to do is keep the faith, trust in Him and love.  That’s it and that’s the gospel of our Lord.
 
God knows what’s going to happen before it happens, and He knows what we’re dealing with today.  Let’s not doubt our God but stand up strong and know that when we love and do the right thing, God is walking right with us and sometimes He’s carrying us along the way when we get weak.  Amen
 
While we’re dealing with this spiritual warfare, let’s be reminded that people are learning just like we are, people need wisdom just like we do and we all make mistakes.  Our role is to be an example, still love but stand firm in the truth.  That’s how we make a difference and continue to allow our light to shine.
 
As we prepare for the coming of our Lord during Advent, let’s understand that the battle of life is not ours, it’s the Lords and when stress come, give it to God and  witness His Grace and Mercy.  Each day is a new beginning and a new life so let’s leave yesterday behind and when uncomfortable things happen, thank God for the trials and keep it going.  Please understand who the enemy is when you’re walking on your journey and be reminded that all of us need love.  When we’re not loving, we’re not serving and we will never win but when we love, we’re on God’s side in this spiritual warfare.  Let’s continue to handle what’s in the package of life and know that when we stay connected to the vine (God), we’re preparing ourselves to win this battle between good and evil.
 
Please take time out and read the bible passages about good and evil as well as the poem and click on the link to listen to the wonderful song in preparing for the coming on our Lord by breaking every chain and walking with the cross.
 
Isaish 5:20
Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil,
who put darkness for light
and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet
and sweet for bitter.
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes
and clever in their own sight.
 
Roman 8:7
For the concern of the flesh is hospitality toward God, it does not submit to the law of God, nor can it; and those who are in the flesh cannot please God
 
Ephesians 6 - The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 
 
PREPARATION
 
Life is a gift to all of us from God
Let’s learn how to deal with life it’s not hard
 
Jesus died on the cross for us all
We have to pick up the cross and stand up tall
 
We will go through pain and suffer to grow
Just like Jesus did in order to show
 
Other people the gift that was given to us
The gift of life, but you have to be strong, you must
 
You can enjoy every moment and all that it brings to you
But you must get to know the Lord in order to enjoy life too
 
You see, you will go through trials and tribulations
Walk with faith; the Lord is with you in all situations
 
What I’m saying is live your life and be prepared for the worst
You will be able to handle pain with the proper source
 
The source is God.  He is our reverend
He helps us get through all things and make it to heaven.
 
1 PETER 5:8
Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
 
Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Break Every Chain (Live At Passion City Church) - YouTube
 
Amen and Thank You Lord