Have you ever felt weak and full of fear?
Have you felt surrounded, and maybe even swallowed up, by the struggles and people who seem to be out to harm you?
I think most of us have at one time or another.
I have felt that fear and feeling of dread more recently in my sleep at night. I have woke up a handful of times with an overwhelming sadness and heartache. I know the moment I awake that the enemy has put fearful and lying thoughts into my head...yet they seem so real and true.
I pray fervently for satan to leave and for the Lord to fill my heart with peace and truth. I also read God's promises from His Word that we are not to fear, but to trust in Him alone, and remember that He is always with us. These things have been effective to bring me comfort and I am able to fall back asleep peacefully.
I am reminded that we constantly and continually need to be ready to fight against the enemy's attacks on our minds and bodies. I know that especially when we are in prayer and fasting over a loved one's salvation the devil comes at us with more force and drive. My hubby and I have been in daily prayer over our son's life decisions and that his walk with the Lord would be renewed. I believe that is why I have been attacked in my sleep at night. He tries to go after me with negative and fearful dreams, while I am not fully concious.(I am not usually a nightime dreamer, either.)
In times when we feel oppressed by the enemy, by feeling fear or weakness, I am so glad He has given us these promises:
Joshua 1:9 Have I
not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not
be dismayed, for the Lord your
God is with you wherever you go.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong
and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He
will not leave you or forsake you.”
2 Timothy 1:7 For God
gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong
and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He
will not leave you or forsake you.”
2 Timothy 1:7 For God
gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
What wonderful assurance we have that God will never leave us or forsake us. He is our strength and courage!!
Once again, I'm sharing for "Multitudes on Mondays", as I Dare to Share some of the gifts that God has been so gracious to put into my life.
#1807 - Eating fresh fruit(strawberries and cherries) from the local produce market.
#1808 - A warm breeze on a hot day.
#1809 - Safe travels when visiting our son in Detroit.
#1810 - A beautiful, sunny day at the zoo!
#1811 - Colorful artwork on the wall of a Mexican restaurant we ate dinner at.#1812 - The unique and creative kinds of animal life that God has created.
#1814 - Cool evenings sitting with my mom by our lake, watching my hubby fish off the pier...so peaceful!!
#1815 - Spending a wonderful afternoon with my friend and sister-in-Christ!!
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,
and give thanks to His holy name!
Psalm 97:12
May your week be full of God's love and goodness!!
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