Have you ever felt like you are so tired of fighting battles? Do you truly want to give in and throw in the towel? The fires seem to keep coming into our households, and the embers never seem to burn out. One little spark can ignite a flaming ball of fire from the embers.
Days stretch into weeks, and weeks gradually evolve into months. During this time, Satan momentarily halts his relentless assault, allowing us a brief reprieve. However, he soon unleashes a flaming arrow, igniting our fears and struggles.
Before we even recognize what’s happening, the fire begins to spread, consuming everything in its path-our hopes, dreams, and the very foundations of the life we’ve built. In our desperation, we grapple with the urge to abandon it all, feeling as if we wish to watch the house we painstakingly constructed burn to the ground, consumed by the flames of despair.
We have reached our breaking point; the relentless battles we face are beginning to take their toll on our spirits and minds. With every ounce of breath in our lungs, we cry out from the depths of our hearts, “God, why? How much do you expect me to endure?”
The weight of our struggles feels suffocating, and we find it increasingly difficult to see the path forward, as a thick smoke screen obscures our view, blurring our hopes and dreams. With every tear we shed, we should remind ourselves that the forces of darkness seek to undermine our spirit; there is a sinister intention behind every challenge we face.
It is evident that our adversary, Satan, would take pleasure in our defeat and despair, aiming to lead us to surrender. We cannot afford to give him the satisfaction of faltering during this crucial battle for our hearts and minds. Instead, we must strive to rise, igniting our inner fire to persevere against all odds.
2 Timothy 1:7, For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV)
It’s natural for us to cry and maybe scream when we face overwhelming challenges, but we cannot linger in the depths of self-pity and fear. Our enemy, Satan, eagerly hopes we will surrender in defeat, leading us to doubt God’s goodness and His unwavering love for us. During our difficult times, he seeks to exploit our struggles, encouraging us to slip back into our old, unproductive habits and ways of thinking. Instead, we must strive to rise above our circumstances, holding onto our faith and trusting that God will guide us through.
I encourage you today to remind Satan that, despite the trials and temptations he may throw your way, God is unwavering on your side. He has consistently proven His faithfulness in your life, and you trust that He will not abandon you now.
Remember, true strength is not measured by how many times you fall, but by your determination to rise each time you do. Embrace the resilience, and let it empower you to face any obstacle with courage and confidence.
Micah 7:8 Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. (ESV)
Romans 8:31, What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (KJV)
Hebrews 13:5 …” Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (NIV)
Prayer Warrior, Spiritual Warfare and writing 
Leave a comment