Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed by life and the way the enemy has been taking advantage of opportunities to flood your mind with wrong belief and unbelief, it is a good time to step back and get perspective.
This week things have been very trying for me and – in jest – I told my brother that one day I was going to have a word or two with my guardian angel, for I think he is slacking. My brother said that I would probably have to eat my words. I asked, what do you mean? He replied, your angel is so busy handling the huge attack from the enemy that he purposely allows the small annoying spirits to trouble you knowing that you can easily handle them while he is handling the large massive spirits that are trying to destroy you. Well, whether my brother was right or not, it did help re-set my perspective and helped me set my mind not on the trouble but on the God who was helping me have victory. This reminded me of a great story in 2 Kings 6 where we get a glimpse of what is really happening in the spirit world and how God always has our back covered. This story should encourage you to firmly place your HOPE in Jesus. He has your back covered whether you can see it or not.
2 Kings 6:8-17
When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, "We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place." But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, "Do not go near that place, for the Arameans are planning to mobilize their troops there." So the king of Israel would send word to the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he would be on the alert there. The king of Aram became very upset over this. He called his officers together and demanded, "Which of you is the traitor? Who has been informing the king of Israel of my plans?" "It's not us, my lord the king," one of the officers replied. "Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel even the words you speak in the privacy of your bedroom!"
"Go and find out where he is," the king commanded, "so I can send troops to seize him." And the report came back: "Elisha is at Dothan." So one night the king of Aram sent a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city. When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. "Oh, sir, what will we do now?" the young man cried to Elisha.
"Don't be afraid!" Elisha told him. "For there are more on our side than on theirs!" Then Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!" The Lord opened the young man's eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.
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hey guys, it was great to spend time with you tonight. i was really blown away by what sarah was telling us concerning her job and the people she gets to see. it really relates to steves "if we could only see thing"... people need God so much its rediculous. lets try to keep in step with the spirit and see what God really wants for the people around us and let that be our mindset.
i really enjoyed prayer thursday night...i was having somewhat of a bad day, and living in my old man and losing focus on God and prayer really helped to bring me back to what was important in life, which is my time in fellowship with God. I just hope that everyone could keep praying for Laura- pray that God keeps revealing himself to her and that she wouldnt listen to the lies that the devil feeds this world with. I am truely blessed to be a part of a family that loves god with all their hearts and truely wants him for their life. We are God's sheep and hear his voice calling for us in our hearts. Only those God has chosen can come to him and i am glad that you all are a part of his family.
hey everyone, I don't even know who is still reading this thing....I know I check every once in a while so I hope some people will see this.
Anyways, as I think everyone knows I am in Wyoming...and it looks like I will be here until Dec. 25th. My grandad is in the hospital right now, and I think he will breathe his last sometime soon. Being here has been good, but sometimes weird. I have gotten to spend the last few days with my father, which has been really good, and I have enjoyed reestablishing our relationship together. It has been relatively mellow in that relationship since thanksgiving. Today my mom flew out to be with us through this whole situation. My mind is really full and I absolutely need everyone's prayers. Please be praying ultimately that God would be glorified as a result of everything that has been happening. Also pray that I would know at any given time where God wants me and what he desires for me to be doing while I am here. Sometimes it is really hard for me to be around my father when he is making just not funny jokes and being himself. I know this is totally wrong and it's when I'm in this place of complete judgement that I quench the Spirit within me and live out of my old man. I don't want this but I find it hard to be in this place without that attitude. Please be asking God for me that I would not allow that spirit of judgement to have any place inside of me. Also, please be praying that God's will would be done in my Grandad, and it would be totally pleasing to Him when he takes him. Thank you all, I think about you and pray for each you often!!
hey guys, hope everyone is recovering from finals...im home in cali and just thinking of all you guys. I was watching this movie with my little brother called Jonah by the veggie tales. for any of you who dont know, the veggie tales are vegetables that teach bible lessons to children. Anyways, this movie is all about God's compassion for Jonah and the people of Nineveh. Jonah was supposed to to deliver God's message to Nineveh but was afraid to go because the people are so cruel. The funny thing is, i could definitely relate what they were talking about with stuff ive been going through, and im sure some other people have too. THere is a song in the movie that really demonstrates God's compassion for us. ITs called "our God is a God of second chances". It a really amazing song, if you think about it. It shows us that eventhough we mess up and live out of our old man, God is willing and ready to give us another chance to follow him. One of the lines says "if you believe God's love is true, then you should know what you should do". God is a God of mercy and love. If we seek him out and are willing to do his will for us, then there should be no doubt as to what God wants for us in our lives. i think its just amazing how God forgives us each time we stumble away from him. anyways, i thought i would share that with y'all. Have an amazing break everyone!! oh, and steve, i could not put The Heavenly Man down when i was on the plane. It such an amazing book. Love you all!!
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