Life can be so noisy and busy. in the chaos, it’s hard to hear Abba Father’s voice. and sometime so much easier to listen to another one.
At the beginning of this journey, God told me I need to prepare for battle. The first several weeks, I experienced the battle, but I also claimed God’s victory. God’s truth. God’s strength and grace. And He provided the victory. Like He promised.
Somewhere in the process…I have lost sight of that. I have succumbed to the battle. I have shifted my focus and determination. I have not guarded my time with Jesus. I have not guarded my heart against lies. i have felt discontent, defeated, empty and worn.
I have allowed satan to steal my joy.
This morning I read 1 Peter 5:8-11.
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, know that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself, restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
The battle is real. satan loves nothing more than to destroy anyone and everyone any way that he can.
But today… I choose to reclaim my joy in Christ!
Because despite our circumstances, difficult as they may be:
We are not alone. Ever.
Jesus and what He offers is worth every death to self and satan. (yes!)
There is hope! God has called me. He has called you. He will equip us!
And there WILL BE a day of victory for all who believe and are faithful. Jesus Himself will restore, confirm us, strengthen us, and establish us.
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing…comes in the morning.
Today…know that darkness will not remain forever.
In Christ are treasures unending, victories to be won, and life everlasting to be discovered.
Restoration. Love. Peace. Hope.
These things are not swayed by circumstance. And Christ’s joy can remain when we look beneath the surface and embrace it.
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Prayer request:
Training camp is in 4 days!! Crazay!!! I would appreciate if you all would continue to cover me and the rest of the group in prayer. You guys make such a huge difference!
Pray:
-that God would prepare each of our hearts for what He has in store.
-that we would allow God to show up–as He wants to–whatever that may look like.
-for physical, spiritual, emotional, mental protection against the enemy and for safety.
-Pray for faith to trust in God’s divine plan and peace that passes all understanding.
There has been a lot of transition over the last several weeks. Another route was added, so there has been a lot of shifting and changes in each squad. We need unity in Christ.
$$ Update $$
A lot of money has been spent on packing gear, vaccines, etc. over the last several weeks. God has continually been providing, and I want Him to receive all the glory and continue to trust with child-like faith.
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THANK YOU!!
