Ever feel like everything just comes at once and then its like nothing could get any better and then bam the biggest blow ever? This my friend is when the enemy comes. Been sick all week to the worst extreme and not only you but your child's 20 pound frame is shaking to the core as everything is coming out both ends. Yes I said it and this is the reality, in this moment as you have been doing the same you are weak and unable to be the mom and wife you want to be. Nobody wants to do anything when there sick, and well this is the perfect time for the enemy to come in and tempt. When struggle has come and even sin may abound, In your household he is ready to attack when your all weak. My husband he is far from perfect same with myself. Seems like everyone is irritated and things just seem to not be looking up. Just a week ago everything was going so great! But better believe when you are gaining ground in the Kingdom of God the Devil is always creeping ready to show his face. God is our very present help in times of trouble this is what I have learned and is also his promise to us. Psalms 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
A few great things about the struggle, maybe your husband didn't do what you wanted him to do, or he keeps disappointing you in his struggles. Or he has continued to slip in certain areas that are disappointing and when this happens its like a ripple effect. Everything just falls apart, nothing works, this is the tactic of the enemy to divide. Or maybe its you, you keep slipping up in an area, and keep disappointing. Or maybe your not married and its in your relationships with others. Specially these moments that arise that are heartbreaking usually will cause sin in both parties, wether you are vocal or not. Sin starts in the heart and it could just be a thought that begins to be festered on.
So in the end it doesn't matter that they sinned against you because in many cases in our anger we sinned or in our thoughts. This is when the enemy comes to speak in your ear and build a case against your brother, sister or husband, wife, mother, or father.
Revelations 12:10-10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
When someone goes to court they are going to cast blame on another, and that is exactly what the devil does he starts to attack your mind with they do this and that. And he gets you to build a case, and then if you can go to someone else and convince them to hear your case then you have them on your side.
The problem I have with this is its not Gods love and it doesn't solve the issue and then your heart is offended and hurt. As well as all the other people you are getting to combat your side are now also offended. And the bible says instead we should pray always and for one another. Ephesians 6:18 says Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."
So what I get from this is that if we are praying for one another by the spirit God is able to reveal what he says about them and who they are along with there struggles that we should be praying for. This is our duty as a believer, a wife, mom, father, brother, sister and friend.
The good news about Getting stirred up in any argument or disagreement is that in these moments a lot gets revealed about us and the other people or person involved. Basically what the enemy is setting up for evil, God will make for his glory if you chose to go his route and lay down your pain and pray. You can usually see something in your heart and in the other persons heart and can choose healing. You can chose to fight for your friendships, relationships and marriage and you can do what is right, look at your self where you can change and pray for your friend, husband or family member. You can chose to fight for righteousness and for the Kingdom of God. Because lets face it the attacks will come and if you are serving God or trying to breakthrough there will always be a big target on you. See the Devil knows you are a threat and it is his job to take you out, to make you feel less than and to accuse the other party. To divide, destroy and steal from you in your relationships and marriage. Period. John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Good News God Came to give us life and that we may have it more abundantly! So When the Attacks comes what do we do. We Pray we get before the Lord Again and Again always. Here are a few scriptures of what the word says, and specifically in the area of being prepared and understand we don't fight against each other in flesh and blood but its spiritual always.
Ephesians 10-18 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
We are fighting a good fight and we need to be equipped this comes from spending time with God and getting into his word and literally using that to fight! 1 Timothy 6:12 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
So the enemy will come he actually sits and waits to plan his attack, and he does it in the times when you are weakest and not standing ground. So no matter how you are feeling or if you blew it big time, repent and turn unto the Lord and get before him and fight! Now is the hour to rise up and take back the kingdom of God and stand in the place of love. This ultimately means you will lay down your own flesh and your own agenda and hurt and serve. It is also a great opportunity to get before the Lord and let him heal your heart.
It looks like just laying before God and releasing everything that is hurting, he wants to hear your heart, and well fighting is praying and speaking his word and declaring what he has already said about us and others in his great Love. Also as we release everything to him, his word says he will fight for us, that he is our defense.
I pray that the fullness of God will find you right where you are at, that you will receive his greatest gift his son Jesus Christ, Who is able to wash away every stain and make all things new. That you would be blessed beyond measure and know that you are loved wanted and just like any of us, need his grace, mercy and love. That we are broken and need him that not one of us is worthy but God made a way through his son. I pray that he would keep you and watch over you and shine his light and love upon you as he has for me and continues to even as we all fall short of his Glory. I bless you friend! Be filled and rejoice for your greatest prize is him!
