No retreat

Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.~Isaiah 64:4

Have you ever known something, but did not really know until it happened to you?  This where I am today.  While I “knew” that taking a step into enemy territory would cause a reaction I wasn't prepared for the battles that would begin to occur in my life.  

Yesterday, and if I am being honest, today the devil is slinging all kinds of fiery arrows my way.  He is attacking my confidence, stirring up fear, and trying to shift my focus to my problems and off of the Lord.  

I would love to tell you that I was victorious through it all, but I wasn't.  I didn't have my shield of faith up and my belt of truth was loose.  I kicked off my shoes of peace and so I begin to stumble throughout the day.  I saw Goliath and forgot how God, through David, slayed him with one rock.  

I forgot, but God has not forgotten me.  God stands ready to fight every battle on my behalf.  I just need to continue to stand; to wait on Him.  God gave me His word to pray today and maybe it will help you too.

Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.

Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.

Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.

See how numerous are my enemies and how fiercely they hate me!  Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.~Psalm 25:16-21

The war rages on, but today I am better prepared for the battle.  I will pray and strategize with the Lord before making any moves.  I will tighten my belt and recall the promises of God.  God is my shield and I will stay behind Him.  I will walk in agreement with God and reclaim my peace.  I will not retreat. I will see the goodness of the Lord for I know He is acting on my behalf.