There is spiritual warfare. We know about it. Paul talks about it. God talks about it. We see results of it. When God’s work is being done, Satan will do ALL he can to make it not happen. He does not want God to win. Satan wants to win. ANYTIME he can discourage God’s children, deter His followers from doing their work for Him, or belittle God’s name- Satan gets a small victory, a win.
I preface with that because I KNOW this.
I KNOW Satan doesn’t want me on this trip.
I KNOW this Race is God’s will for me.
I KNOW that I need to budget for discouragement, distractions, and disappointment.
I KNOW and KNEW all of this. I didn’t, and I suspect that I still don’t, KNOW HOW HARD some of this opposition would be.
I’ve had people come up and tell me not to go on the trip. I’ve had discouraging thoughts, questioning whether I could really do anything for God. I’ve done the ‘Moses’ thing and asked how God can use me. I’ve been offered jobs. I’ve had friends announce their wedding date for when I’m overseas. There are so many things I’ll miss- holidays, birthdays, vacations… But, all of that I’ve been able to budget for and have been able to overcome.
Last night, my grandma fell and broke her hip.
My grandparents are like parents to me. I love them to death. I live 6 hours away from them. Especially at times like this, it is really difficult being so far away. Then it hit me: my grandparents are getting older- what if something were to happen to one of them, or someone else that I love, while I’m on this trip?
My first thought was: maybe I just shouldn’t go. IF something were to happen, I wouldn’t be there. IF I’m overseas, I cannot help them. IF I am out of country, I may not be able to get back.
Those were my first thoughts, but then I realized it was just Satan trying to get another win. I’m NOT letting that happen. There are no IFs with God. He knows what is going to happen before it happens. When God wants my grandparents to go and be with Him, there is nothing that I can do about it- it’ll happen whether I’m here or abroad.
I am on this earth to glorify God. Spread His kingdom. I will not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will take care of itself.
I guess I am writing this specific post mainly because I want to encourage every child of God to be on guard for Satan and know that you are not alone. Satan is going to try ANY way possible to discourage, distract, or disappoint God’s children. He wants to deter God’s work from getting done.
Don’t let Satan get the win today!!
<3 Ash
