Something in me rages when I see young girls trying to find
purpose in their lives…and instead of going to God with it, they find ways to
occupy themselves…movies, fashion, boys, books, music, friends, and the list
goes on…they get frustrated when they feel like there’s no purpose and no
‘place’ for them in this world…they search for approval and don’t always find
it…due to insecurities, they don’t feel comfortable with being themselves…they
search for others who they can be like and who will give them the approval they
long for…but it isn’t there…and that longing won’t ever leave when they
continue to look for it in people who aren’t perfect.
It’s a battle that most [and most likely all] girls fight
and often it isn’t fought right…it seems to be a physical battle of fearing
what other people think of you, but dear readers, we have to be spiritually
equipped for this battle…no matter what the battle is that you are facing,
whether spiritual or physical, you have
to be spiritually ready!
I fear for the futures of these young girls whose lives need
to be encouraged…who may be hurting in more ways than I even know…I often think
of myself in this same situation… do I really go to God with all of my problems? Do I really focus on Him and trust that He
has made me the way I am for a purpose?
I know that my life is to bring honor and glory to Him, but do I really
act on that?
This morning my father preached a sermon on spiritual
warfare…[actually, he is doing a series right now]…this morning was the second
sermon and he talked about the armor of God…here are a few of my notes:
Every battle you
face, whether spiritual or physical, you must
be spiritually prepared.
David fought a
spiritual battle against Goliath, but he was spiritually prepared.
David knew his position
and that he was on the winning side.
Spiritual
warfare is life!
We must put on
the whole armor of God:
-Belt of Truth-this holds everything in
place…we need to know truth!
-Breastplate of Righteousness
-Feet with Preparation of the Gospel of Peace
-Shield of Faith-faith comes from
choosing to believe God
.faith is the victory that overcomes
the world.
-Helmet of Salvation-you need to know
where you stand with Christ…
-Sword of the Spirit-study the
Word…daily. Memorize much.
Once you have
put all of this on, you are to Pray Always.
:this
will remind you that we ARE in a battle
:we
won’t be caught off guard
:we
can assist others in their battle
Many
times Christians don’t put on their armor and they live a defeated life.
I hope that you aren't being defeated in life! It’s not just the girls that my heart goes
out to, but to all of us…we need to be prepared to fight…We are on the winning
team…Don’t walk around defeated!
I know there are areas in my life that I haven’t put on all
of the armor…and I still have much to learn…and as I feel God calling me to
help these young girls who are fighting and struggling through battles, I need
to make sure that I am prepared...spiritually!
Even to fight the battles that I face from day to day, I need to know
His Word…and I need to be fully dressed in the armor of God!
