One more round

Over the last several days Satan has really bumped up his attempts to bring me out of fellowship with God. But, each time something new happens I am quicker to realize it is Satan and therefore, able to respond to God in the way He wants me to respond...which is only making Satan even more mad.

I have never questioned the existence of Satan and God, as the Bible makes it clear.

Ephesians 6:12
We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world.

But I have never seen spiritual warfare so evident in not only my life, but in others around me, too. The pastor from TCAL in Mansfield made a good point. He asked those in ministry, "Are you ready to suffer?" I think Satan takes particular notice of those advancing the Kingdom and tries harder to tear them down.

To be honest, everyday I take a different stance. Sometimes I run and hide behind God and let Him do the fighting.
Psalm 46:1
God is our mighty fortress, always ready to help in times of trouble.

Other days, I take up the sword and fight too.
Ephesians 6:13-17
So put on all the armor that God gives...Let God's saving power be like a helmet and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit.

As I continue to grow closer to God, everyday I fear less and less. God is so powerful and I have always known He is victorious over Satan in the final days, but He is also faithful and victorious over Satan in the present as well! I love the picture that is painted in Revelation 19:11-16...
I looked and saw that heaven was open, and a white horse was there. It's rider was called Faithful and True, and he is always fair when he judges or goes to war. His eyes like flames of fire, and he was wearing a lot of crowns...The rider wore a robe that was covered in blood and he was known as "The Word of God." ...From his mouth a sharp sword went out to attack the nations...

This description of God ignites something in me to keep pushing through!

Over the weekend, my best friend, Laura gave me a CD with a ton of songs she thought would uplift me and she was right!! One of my favorites is called "One more round." I couldn't find it on mixpod, so I will just share the lyrics.

Round one wasn't what I thought it'd be
Round two I'm struggling to breath
3, 4, 5, 6, 7 times I wondered why I stepped inside this ring

I may be knocked down and bruised
But I'm here to tell you
That I may be knocked down but not for the count
1,2,3,4
So take me one more round
I'll just keep fighting
One more round
You're messing me up but I'm still here

One more round I'll come out swinging
But I know that victory is when
I'm pushing through the pain that tries to feed me lies that I wont reach the end

I may be bloodied and so bruised
But I'm here to tell you
That I may be knocked down but not for the count
1,2,3,4

Please keep praying, because I'm still fighting!