As I sat down to start writing some blogs, the song below came on. This song has spoken to my heart so many times and today was no exception.
I smile because God is so good. It is Memorial Day...a day when we
remember those who not only have died in war, but also who have fought for us, for our country. My grandpa's have both fought at one time and I have friends who have served over in Iraq just recently. I am so thankful for their passion and desire to fight for us...to keep us safe.
I am also reminded of the sermon yesterday. It was on Philippians 1:18-26. Paul was in prison and writing to the Philippians. He wanted to be with Christ, but he knew the importance of staying and pushing through the hard stuff for the people. These are the things that stuck out to me from the message:
Fruitful labor
-to live for the king is labor
-to remain is hard work (i.e. in a difficult marriage, being parent, dealing with the tough things in life...)
-godliness is not natural and not easy (i.e. just like a healthy body is not natural and you have to work for it by eating healthy and exercising)
-it is "fruitful" and just like a natural fruit tree, the fruit takes time to be produced
Although fighting is hard work, it is absolutely worth it if you have God on your side. God WANTS to fight and be victorious. He is ALWAYS victorious if you let Him be. I have many things to be fighting for right now, but I know that I could not do it if it were not for the confidence I have in Christ...that He is right here with me and helping me every step of the way.
Even yesterday, I had set out to go to the beach and spend some much needed time with God. There was a war in my soul and everything that could stop me from going fell into my path. I am usually pretty determined to get to the beach no matter what, but yesterday I was weak. I was overcome with anxiety about going to the beach (which is VERY unusual for me) and going by myself. I didn't feel well and the list goes on. I actually had the thought "maybe I just shouldn't go today", BUT I knew there was a war going on in my soul. By God's grace, two of my friends ended up texting me and I asked them to pray, but I also knew that I had to push through even though it was really hard.
It was worth it. God met me and spoke to me in a way that I had never even imagined and to think that I almost gave in to defeat shows me that there was a war going on but God came out victorious because I let Him.
What do you need to ask God to help you fight for today?
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Who do you need to ask God to help you fight for today?
