Unfortunately, in the ten days I have been sick. I can say truthfully praying for healing wasn’t the first thing that came to my mind, but why? I pray for healing for other people but why not for myself!
During my time of rest I heard from the Lord clearly but I also heard from the enemy as well. Very distinctive I could hear his condemning voice in my ear. Soon my already tired and limped body crumpled under the weight of accusations. I felt defeated and mad that could not pick up my sword (prayer/word of God) and fight.
I spent 10 days out of the game of ministry and felt unusable and unwanted. When my squad leader Liz asked how I was doing, I tiredly responded, “surviving.� I was going through motions of shutting down completely. I was waving my white flag in the air saying, “I give up.�
This morning my squad mate Kathryn prayed for me and while praying she kicked some major enemy butt. Soon through out the day I got little encouragement notes that made me smile and reminded me who I am in Christ.
I forgot who I was. I forgot that the Lord uses me. I forgot that I am a prayer warrior. I forgot that I have the Spirit of God living and breathing in me. I forgot…
My encouragement to the tired and the faint, the Lord is on His way with His mighty army of angels to fight for you. God will speak truth to you when the enemy is near. He will feed you through his word and when you are thirsty His spirit will refresh your soul. Soon tired soldier you will no longer be tired no more.
Don’t give up! Don’t give in the Lord is with you!
