It’s something that is so easy to tell others, but the moment you find yourself hearing them, it’s as if you’re completely alone. When you see a fellow teammate struggling, it’s easy to point out to them that they are being told lies. It’s easy to say, “speak truth” or “don’t believe it”.
But let’s be honest. When you find yourself on the field, there is a battle going on against our biggest enemy. Against someone who will do whatever he can, and say whatever he wants, to force us into some distraction. Sometimes, he’ll even leave us feeling confused. He may make us doubt. Doubt our reason for being on the field in the first place. Doubt that anything can overcome this momentary struggle.
I find myself, having completed 9 of 11 months of the Race. And there are definitely moments when I think, “What am I doing here, am I making an impact”? Or I’ve heard teammates express at times their lack of growth. A year ago, 3rd generation P-Squad met together for the first time. We were told to surrender our expectations of the Race. We were told to have no expectations. You can’t really limit what the G*d can or cannot do.
Yet, every few months we’re given challenges from Him. Challenges where the enemy quickly pops in and tries to convince us it’s not worth it, that we were not equipped for this.
So many lies. So many defeated hearts and times. BUT, I can quickly pull out the best weapon there is. My sword. The sword of the Spirit.
Something I’ve challenged many teammates, myself included, as well as some of our new friends who are new believers is this: write out the lies or any negative thought that you know is a lie. Then, proceed to write out truths. Specifically use the sword of the spirit to fight these lies.
We did this as a team while in Cambodia. One lie that was starting to creep into my mind was: “It’s time to stop mourning your loss”. We posted them publicly so that a fellow teammate could write truth. I received the passage in Psalm 30:11 “I will turn your mourning into dancing”. I have told myself this passage many times over and over again. But sometimes you just need to receive it from another’s perspective.
I’ve also shared with others who are going through difficult times how I’m reading Job. A man who lost everything, but still remained faithful.
So a challenge today: don’t believe the lies. Do what you can, use the Word to fight the lies. You are strong. You are beloved. You are chosen.
Much love, Chels
We’re in the final 2 months! Africa, “we gonna find you”!
