"Real Christian combat is the struggle to keep moving toward the light precisely when the darkness is so real." - Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal SonI realised something about Satan today. He doesn't strike when you're at the top of your game, when you're ready for battle. He attacks you where you're weakest, when you're already down. And just when you think you don't have the strength, that's when the battle often becomes fiercest.
The good news is, we don't have to fight alone. We don't have to rely on our own strength (it would not be possible anyway!). This is when prayer and the armour of God become absolutely critical (and let's not kid ourselves; they're always critical). Another important key is the support of other people. Just as Moses needed Aaron and Joshua to hold up his arms to win the battle, so we, too, sometimes need the support of others or we'd never make it.
Just wanted to remind you to keep going, to never let your guard down, and to share your needs with others. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." - Ephesians 6:12
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Thank you for that.It was perhaps what I needed today. God bless you my friend
angela as we sit in the waiting room waiting to hear about mike's cancer I am reading your blog. Satan is always looking to pick us off when we are weak and alone. I can't help but think of the strength we feel because we are surrounded by so many when we ourselves feel so vulnerable and weak.
we are praying for you today!
Love you, susan
Satan always aims "below the waterline". Keep your chin up. You are special to me, precious to Him.
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