"Sometimes it's hard for me, too, to keep walking. Life's path is filled with pebbles, stones that either trip me up or find their way into my shoe. The hills are steep. And way too much of the trek has to be done in the dark. The urge to stop, to sit, hunker down, or scoot is strong, but something else is stronger; the pull of God's loving arms reaching for me, the confident voice that says, 'This is the way. Walk in it. So I dust myself off, and balancing briefly to get my footing, I step out in faith. Someone Who loves me is waiting with open arms for my safe arrival. All I have to do is keep walking. Thank You Father, for setting me on my feet…again and again and again."
I don’t know who wrote this, but today a friend sent it to me and another friend spoke to me about a stone in my path and urged me to continue to keep my focus on Him. I have felt a strong sense of spiritual warfare around me this past week. Not just a struggling, but I literally felt the physical presence of satan sitting on my chest. He stole my peace. Later in the week I learned of struggles a close friend was experiencing...I felt sure this was the cause of my heavy heart…I felt an ache that defied explanation. I was confused.
Although the past week has been long, I am grateful for sensing satan’s presence. My heavy heart brought me to my knees…to the power of the Throne. The feeling of fear led to worry, which is nothing more than uncertainty about tomorrow. Satan loves this. He sits in wait and preys on those who may allow the fear to paralyze them. He is the originator of confusion. My best defense when fear and uncertainty set in is to seek His presence. Get into the Word. Pray and pray and pray. And then listen for His voice. Psalm 46:10 tells us to “Be still and know I am God.” I can hear Him if I am still before Him. God knows what I need, so why do I worry? I must think I have control of something! That thought must make Him laugh out loud! Even though He knows what I need, God is watching and waiting for me to ask for help. I have to ask for the Father’s touch…for his strength. I then must let go and allow Him to lift me above my circumstances.
My peace has been restored, by the grace of God. I suddenly realized at some point yesterday that the heaviness was gone. When I focused on Him, all other things fell in to the background and became blurred. I have not forgotten my friend, but balance has been restored within me because I regained my focus. The Holy Spirit works on a supernatural dimension to restore our spiritual balance. I don’t fully understand it, but I am in awe of how every other power in this earthly realm must cower in His presence. We are safe in the shadow of the Almighty. We can call on Him for anything. I love that!
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7
© 2010 Barb Weatherwax
i enjoyed reading your blog barb. beautiful picture by the way.
Posted by: amy iaquinta | May 20, 2010 at 09:02 PM