I closed my eyes as I reflected on each word of the hymn we were all singing in our fellowship this morning…
“Your Name….is a strong and mighty tower…
Your Name… is a strong and mighty tower…
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your Name….
Your Name is a shelter like no other
Your Name, let the nations sing it louder
'Cause nothing has the power to save
But Your Name….
(Jesus…..Your Name….) (From Paul Baloche’s ‘Your Name’)
And with a soft breath coupled with my silent prayer……”I give all my worries to You, Oh Lord…” was let out…I took my glasses off and kept cleaning the fogged up lens, slightly damp from my vision that got misty.
"Are you okay?" my husband whispered from my left side.
"I have never felt more okay than now..."I uttered quietly.
I am going to another battle tomorrow morning to face some people in higher power from work. But I am not afraid no matter what the outcome will be. The truth etched in my heart:
“38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” –Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)
There is nothing that these people can do to make me be afraid and to stop the work God had started in my life since He found me. They may take away my work. But I know it will be okay.
I may be in the lowliest position in their eyes…..
…….but I know I have an inheritance that this world can never be able to give.
I may seem to lack wisdom when I don’t open my mouth to their allegations and lies….
……but I would rather look like a fool to them while I hunger for more things of God.
I may appear like a coward when I seem to not speak up much…
……but I would rather have reservations with the things I say and be slow to anger.
I may look so weak……
….but I know the Power working in me…..that makes me so strong; stronger than them...
I may look afraid of their power to their eyes...
...but I am only afraid of One Power, One amazing Power Who sees everything and Who desires all living in darkness to approach His Light...The One Who wants those who believe in Him to reflect His light in this dark world.
So...while they think that I might be backing down, the reality is... I am approaching them closer and closer...Speaking truth against all their lies. Blowing an invisible horn in this invisible battle between us. Because I carry with me the Power that will destroy all those walls they built. I pray for His Light to penetrate the areas of darkness that surround the people at my workplace...I pray for His love to find hearts that will open up and invite Him in....
I don’t need anything that this world offers…
...but I am only afraid of One Power, One amazing Power Who sees everything and Who desires all living in darkness to approach His Light...The One Who wants those who believe in Him to reflect His light in this dark world.
So...while they think that I might be backing down, the reality is... I am approaching them closer and closer...Speaking truth against all their lies. Blowing an invisible horn in this invisible battle between us. Because I carry with me the Power that will destroy all those walls they built. I pray for His Light to penetrate the areas of darkness that surround the people at my workplace...I pray for His love to find hearts that will open up and invite Him in....
I don’t need anything that this world offers…
…I have enough…I have more than enough…
“I have Jesus…” and because of Him, that makes me a winner in everything!
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I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.” -Psalm 23:1-6 (NLT)
Thank you for your beautiful, inspiring post. I needed to be reminded today that because of His Power I can be strong and because of Him, I am can be a winner in everything. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI've been struggling in the battle and came here to 'rest'...and I've found the joy of the Lord IS my strength. He lead me here tonight because He KNEW...You my dear sister have encouraged a very down hearted sister...and I thank God for you.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you this morning, and no wonder... there is a battle ahead of you.
ReplyDeletepraying for you, and keeping you close to my heart as always,
Lidj
I know I haven't commented much lately (nor have I posted on my own blog in a while), but I still read your blog. This post really hit home. I could use your prayers. Things are NOT going well for me right now and it's causing a lot of depression, anxiety and insomnia. I know God is in control.
ReplyDeleteI was singing that song on my home from work today so had to come by to see what words of wisdom you were sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the enemy is making things rough on you. I am praying for you my friend. I too have been going through some wrong treatment (except from a believer, sadly) and God brought me to Psalm 91 last night.
Love to you!