We destroy arguments and every pretension raising itself against the knowledge of God...2 Corinthians 10:5a
This weekend I battled with the spirit of worry.
I really don't know where to start.
I guess I will start at the beginning.
For the longest time I obsessed.
Stressed over my children.
Obsessed when they went out at night.
Having premonitions of evil tidings befalling them.
Walking up in the middle of the night sick with fear.
Walk by faith and not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
Do you see where her eyes are turned?
Not on the star.
When I saw this picture I thought of the times when I would be looking at the circumstances I was dealing with when it came to my children and NOT on Christ Jesus.
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17
There are times we seriously need to knock down the 'dead man' that keeps trying to come back.
Old habits.
Old behaviors.
Old thought patterns.
For although we are in the flesh, we do not battle according the the flesh, for the weapons of our battle are not of flesh but are enormously powerful, capable of destroying fortresses. We destroy arguments and every pretension raising itself against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
The battle I dealt with this past weekend:
I DO want to mention, this battle was ALL in my mind...
Getting a call from the police.
Youngest son ending up in the hospital.
Eldest son and his friends dying in a car accident.
Both boys beaten and in the hospital.
Now I will stop and let you know this is just a 'LITTLE' of what was trying to bombard my spirit.
I did a lot of praying. A LOT of praising. Drawing near to God.
Yesterday morning the battle continued.
Rejoice in the Lord. Again I say rejoice. For the Lord is near. Let your gentleness be evident to all. Philippians 4:4-5
This is what came to my heart.
I went to get my Bible out and just ponder upon God's Word.
I started to pray Philippians 4:6-7
I go to Mass at 11 a.m.
What is the first scripture in our Missal (and for every single Catholic around the world)?
Philippians 4:4-5
What's the Second Reading in the Missal?
Philippians 4:6-7
So here I am, in God's house and my flesh is being hit with WAVES of fear.
Your cell phone is off. How if Randan is calling? How if the police are calling.
How, how, how, how...
I start praying 2 Corinthians 10:5.
There I am sitting in the second pew to the right. That is where my family sits.
Yes, this is St. Andrew's the Apostle Roman Catholic Church.
I have lived for most of my life with the spirit of fear and anxiety.
God has truly set me free.
In this freedom though I have come to realize that not only is it mine, but I MUST remain diligent in NOT allowing the 'strong man' to come and take it away.
I cannot think that I will just walk in my freedom, running through a field of daisy's all the time.
I will be walking in my freedom as mighty soldier of God's..
Fully armored...and having the mind of Christ Jesus.
NOT THE FLESH.
Thy Kingdom come Father God on earth as it is in heaven.
amen amen amen
5 comments:
May He surround you with sweet peace sis.
Amen! We need to be on our guard, ready to face battle at any moment. A good soldier is always in shape and ready for battle. Great post Ang. Love ya!!
Amen, I have you know I read those scriptures this morning in Philippians. God is good. God bless you Angela!
May God give you His peace as you go about your day. Hugs!
Wow. Great post. My daughter is just beginning to drive and I'm sure you'd understand when I tell you the amount of anxiety it is causing me!!! And now with my husband leaving for Afghanistan, it's just overwhelming at times. Until I remember to keep my mind focused on the Lord. It isn't always easy but I need to focus on my Lord and HE will keep my family safe and give me the peace that only He can give!
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