I made my decision and I feel really good about it. I have felt peace in my heart about this and I know I’m in God’s will. That won’t stop nasty things being said about me by some in my family who won’t agree with my decision. Oh well…I’m not living my life to please them, and I know I’m doing the right thing. Thanks so much for the comments, emails, and prayers. You’re so good to me!
This morning I had the opportunity to right a wrong from my past. I jumped on it as fast as I could, trying not to worry what this person would think about getting an email from me all these years later. I don’t know what his reaction will be, but I had to try to make things right. It’s funny (strange) how things like this happen. Satan does his best to screw up our lives and we help him right along, yet God calls us back to Him, offers us total forgiveness and then gives us healing and restoration. What an awesome God! I hope my old friend understands…
I’ve been thinking a lot about spiritual warfare lately. I know people who don’t believe in it and that just amazes me. Benny and I talked about what is spiritual war in our lives, and what is just us and the decisions we’ve made and the consequences of those decisions. I think Satan is present all the time, maybe not himself, but one or more of his army, just watching, reporting, and trying to find ways to render us ineffective in God’s plan. God’s word tells us that Satan is roaming around like a lion looking for someone to devour. And that’s just one verse out of hundreds. How can anyone NOT believe in a spiritual war? I read a book by Joe Beam called, Seeing The Unseen (available for $8.00 on eBay). It’s incredible, and if you’ve not read it, I highly recommend it. I lent it to a friend, but I think I need to get it back and reread it. That is after I finish the other two I’m reading now. I see spiritual war not just in my own life, but I witness it on the streets of Denver. I see it in the lives of the street kids and even the former street kids. I’ll share more thoughts on this another time, I just wanted to say that it’s been on my mind this week.
On a lighter note, a new friend gave me a bunch of puzzles, games, and Discovery Toys for me to use in our homeschooling. What a blessing, and she saved me a lot of money. Yeah! The kids are enjoying the puzzles right now as I type away. I’m glad learning is fun for them. I hope that never changes!
I’m so thankful you are at peace with your decision!
Sounds like God is blessing you in many ways today–Discovery toys are great–especially for free!
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Niki~
you made the right decision…. I know how difficult this has been, and I want you to know you’ve been lifted up everytime I’ve thought of what you’re going through. It was not an easy one to make, and may not get easier, but you’ve always got me to lean on. Love you, girl!
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When we are obedient to the Lord, He seems to bless our sox off. I love it!
Of course there is spriitual warfare. The Bible is very specific about that.
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You are one special lady, Niki, and I am glad God has chosen for our paths to cross. Spiritual warfare is very real. I have been led more frequently to pray for protection and for strength for the fight — for me and my family. May we all have victory!
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