Battles [and the one that makes me want to fight]

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!