Hello dear ladies, it is 2:09 and my cell phone alarm has just rung, reminding me to pray against evil. And pray I will ~ I'll be right back!!
Our pastor challenged us as a congregation a couple weeks ago to pray at 2:09 every day of 2009 (that's where the 2:09 came from).. specifically to pray against darkness; against evil. In taking up this challenge, I have been made keenly aware that we are truly at war ~ NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, not against each other ~ but "against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
I have truly been in a spiritual battle over the last several days and I've not always been victorious! Yet in recognizing what is happening, my vision has cleared, my faith has been strengthened, and my resolve made firm. Our God REIGNS and He is VICTORIOUS. Satan would like nothing more than to sit us on the sidelines for the rest of the 'game', rendering us ineffective and useless to the cause of Christ. May it never be!!! Jesus paid too high a price for us to sit on the bench (or in the pew) and act as though nothing special has taken place. Something ~ make that Someone ~ SPECIAL has taken His place in your heart the day you asked him to do so. Live in the GLORY He created you for... live the STORY He created you for.. and if you don't yet know what that is... ASK HIM!!!
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
A little side note here.. after Pastor Gary issued the challenge, I mentioned to some of our Ignite gals that our verse is also '209' - Jer. 20:9!! So 2:09 is also a time that I specifially pray for every woman who IS and who WILL BE a part of Ignite!!! And for GOD to be glorified in and through each one of us.
Remember to be on your guard!!!
"Be careful," Jesus said to them. "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees."
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be (wo)men of courage; be strong."
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Linda, you nailed it again. Thanks for this! What a GREAT reminder of HOW important it is to pray because we are always engaged in a battle whether we realize it or not.
ReplyDeletePray on girlfriend, PRAY ON!!
I agree, prayer is so pivotal and has changed my life even as of present. In doing the Living Beyond Yourself study by Beth, I've experienced so many answered prayers and a deeper sense of talking to Jesus. We really communicate well when I just listen and open my heart! Jeeze, if it was only that easy, right? Love you all dearly and cannot wait until we hear God's word on the 13th!
ReplyDeleteAnd let's not forget that EVERY trial and temptation is an opportunity to GLORIFY CHRIST!!!! Will we walk in obedience and receive the blessings awaiting us? I am determined to do so!!!!
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