Last night, I began to think about these preventative measures, but not in the form of preventing a virus or bacteria. I began to question, why don't I view spiritual warfare in the same way? Why not take preventative measures to protect my families hearts and minds, my mind and heart included? Why do I wait until I am in a storm to fight? Scripture tells us to wear the armor at ALL times! I take the necessary measures to prevent sickness from spreading in the house (as best I can), but do I fight every day to prevent satans schemes and attacks that he prepares on this household? I can't say that I do, but I can say I want to. It is a desire of my heart. I began to feel fears creeping up on me as my husband told me a story about a wreck he saw yesterday. He saw the wreck about 20 minutes after it happened. It was a head on collision and all four people died. My heart, was and is, in mourning for the families involved. Twenty minutes earlier could have changed my life. Satan wants me to be in bondage to this kind of fear every day. He desires that I would become obsessed to the point of not enjoying the time God has given me with my family and friends. He doesn't want me to leave the house, in fear that my child might catch something. After having these negative thoughts, something new happened. Truth! Simple, truth! I heard, "Casey, my dear, I AM in control and all that happens is in my hands. I AM holding the family of those who were lost in that tragedy. I AM takes care of all! I AM giving them extra love and Casey, I AM, is in control of your life and the ones you love. Rest my dear and trust me to work things out. You cannot understand my ways, but you must trust me. Begin to use preventative measure for attacks that will come. I love you and you are my child."
How can argue with that truth? I desire to listen and obey. If you read this please be in prayer that I will listen and obey. I will pray the same for you.
Wisdom Bestows Well-Being
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
2 comments:
I put off reading this post all day, but knew I needed to read it at this moment at 10pm.
Thank you for this. For saying all this at just the right time.
And as always, I'll be praying for you.
This is so true! I've found it to be equally true in mine and Christopher's marriage. We don't just live together side by side, we are constantly working on our marriage. We are preventing divorce and disillusionment by making a point to protect our marriage. We go to marriage seminars as often as we can and are in constant communication about our feelings and such in order to be sure that we don't let Satan have even the tiniest foothold in our marriage. I know you're not writing about marriage here, but reading this made me think of that. Relationships (both with our spouses and with God) take work! It's exactly what you are saying here. :)
Post a Comment