“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 ESV
For those of you who have been reading this blog from the beginning, you will remember my reticence to mention God in my posts. I was very, very busy trying to make sure I didn’t offend anyone. And, of course, that is still very much my focus. But as time has passed, I have let God into my writing more and more. I always SAID I was a faith-based writer, but I really wasn’t walking the talk. That all changed one day when I got a text from God in church. That was a great story. Anyway, I’m all about Jesus anymore and I just let out what needs to come out and I don’t worry so much about it anymore.
Our Pastor frequently talks about what happens when you are truly a Christ follower. What happens when you make God the center of your life. He always says, “If you put God at the center of your life…are truly following him with all your heart…watch out! Because there’s nothing the enemy hates more than someone putting God before anything else. He attacks and causes all kinds of destruction and whispers lies 24/7 trying to convince you if God REALLY loved you…these bad things wouldn’t be happening. And, of course, it isn’t true. Nothing the enemy says is true.
Mr. FixIt’s truck had a recall and when they started tearing it apart, they found all kinds of other things wrong. He’s going up today to have a look at it with the mechanics and make a decision. Then, after I helped Mr. FixIt with some things around The Ponderosa yesterday, I drove to the farm. By the time I got there, my wheels were squealing really loud. I had hit a pot hole on this wretched road just before, so I have no idea what’s going on.
I know exactly what is happening here. I was led by God to do the right thing and moved back to the farm till after the wedding. I can feel it to my bones that it’s the right thing to do. And then…the enemy strikes! First, Mr. FixIt’s truck then mine. In the week after we put God first. It is so clear. However, I’ll tell you like my friend, DaShara says…”Not today, Devil…I am a Child of God!”
I know we’re on the right path. And the enemy can throw roadblocks up every step of the way, but we will persevere. We will not be deterred by the likes of him! He who lives within me is greater than he who lives in the world. Everything will work out with an even greater outcome than previously imagined. Amen! ❤️
Amen!!! Not today, Devil . . . I am a Child of God! . . . . . . ..I love that line. I’m going to borrow it and use it. Mr. Devil is a crafty old meany.
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Just to make my point….I hit the wrong thing and my comment eraced…..sigh. Last June my only sibling died, mom 8 wks later, my job gone 8wks later and 4 months later this January my uncle with no immediate family left. Dad died 14 years ago. In a few short months everthing had been taken away. Over this past year I have spent my time cleaning and repairing my moms house , taking care of legal matters. This month I thought things were finally going to fall into place as a friend’s brother wanted to by the house. I was so happy to have someone I knew to now care for moms home. He backed out…..what a surprise. This past year if there was anything that could get messed up it did. I usually had to go somewhere(like the bank, state) 2 or three times to do one thing. During this time I have returned to church and my faith. I think the devil has been playing with me. I just keep praying…..
That’s all we can do! Fight back and walk strong, dear one! ❤️
Praise God in all things. Sometimes our faith is tested. When you realize that is what is happening, it gets easier to keep praising.
Yes! Keep praising and keep moving forward! ❤️