The Spiritual Battle
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12)
I don’t know if everyone feels the spiritual battle like I do but I feel it almost constantly. It seems like life is a struggle, whether it’s making the right choices, fighting to stay healthy, or trying to attempt a simple task. It’s just plain hard. But then I’ll also feel grace for certain things.
Although not fun and often draining, spiritual battles are similar to exercise. They’re a lot of work but they’re what keeps us in shape. If life was complete ease, we would quickly become out of shape and would more than likely get out of the habit of staying close to God. When storms are closing in around us is when we most see our need and resolve to stay close to Him and let Him lead us. That posture is vital to our survival.
No matter what you’re going through, don’t view it as a punishment but begin to see God’s hand at work. There are differences of opinions as to whether or not God causes trials but I do know He allows them, and everything He allows is for a purpose. Because of that, I will continue to fight and declare “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world!” In the words of Don Francisco, “There ain’t nothing gonna happen today the Lord and I together can’t handle.” Thank You, Father!
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