Trying... To STAND

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In church yesterday we sang a song about standing.  It was simple yet very beautiful.  I put it in context with my life.  I am in a battle ground as so are you.  It’s one of those places you hit in your life where every day you are diligently trying to win against the devil but he constantly places negative thoughts in your mind.  Thoughts like you’re never going to be able to save money again, you’re stuck and there’s no way out etc.?

I wake up and say a prayer to Jesus.  I read my devotional.  I read a passage in the Bible daily.  I listen to my praise music.  Every day I try to remain positive so I can show Jesus in my walk.  Yet, every day I feel the devil has managed to break me down at some point.  Maybe I find myself complaining all day long or being judgmental.  I feel a negative spirit come over me and it disgusts me.  I feel worry come into my thoughts and then I begin to feel defeated.
BUT this song yesterday reminded me of how nurturing it is to be Saved.  All I have to do is get up.  With all our ups and all our downs, there are times when we may consistently feel defeated.  Do not dwell just stand back up. 
This is my new reminder which will be added to my daily ritual.  After I finish praying, reading, and praising I will now remember that it doesn’t matter what course the day takes I will continue to STAND.


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  1. Women Want BibleMay 27, 2012 at 6:04 PM

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  3. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Great message and so true. Too often we devote time with the Lord through Bible, prayer, and praise, and then turn right back around and take the wheel by trying to predict what the Lord wants or we let the enemy come in and take over. It's supposed to be simple, just stay with the Holy Spirit and go. Hallelujuah!

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