Someone Throw Me A Sword!
November 10, 2006
Currently in our world today, there is still of lot of persecution. I believe that most of us, blogging here, are enjoying our freedoms, to not only believe what we choose to believe but more importanty we can do it openly and without fear that we will be made a public disply and tortured. We can write our thoughts and feelings and even quote scriptures freely. We can go to a library and choose a book to read of our choice. I am very grateful to all those who have served or are currently serving in any military to protect these freedoms.This week's assignment is taking a deeper look into our spiritual lives and the warfare that we are individually facing. I'd like everyone to seriously think and then blog about a situation in your life where you know that the enemy is attacking you and challenging your spiritual growth. What area in your life are you feeling burdened or challenged? The purpose of the assignment is to use this as a tool to arm ourselves better for this battle not to make you uncomfortable. If this is too personal for you, share an area in your life that you have perservered in a spirtual battle or share your feelings on freedoms in general.
ARM YOURSELVES and take time this week to thank our past battles that have created and protected our freedoms that we enjoy today. Try to visit at least one fellow Blogger Classmate and leave a comment to encourage them in this battle.
When I first read this assignment, I thought immediately of my clever title. I had visions of light sabers in my head. Sadly enough, though, I couldn't remember what the sword in the armor of God referred to. I had to look it up online. The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ouch. The word of God. My Bible is lying near the door where it was left when I came home from Wednesday night Bible class.
There are many spiritual battles that I am faced with each and every day. Is it any wonder I have been faltering? I may have my helmet on, but I certainly am not going to get anywhere without my sword. Just last night I was brought down by my own gluttony and greed.
I keep finding myself glaringly aware of my shortcomings and equally determined to work on these things in my life. Unfortunately, I am like a new cook without a cookbook. Except, of course, I do have a cookbook. I just keep thinking I can do it on my own. I am only too ashamed of the recipes I have come up with. Even more so of the results of putting those recipes into practice.
When did I decide I was so full of God's word that I didn't need it anymore? I know that you can hide His word in your heart, but I'm afraid I was not masterful enough to get the entire conversation into mine. He's still trying to talk to me and I am off trying to do it on my own. Babbling to myself.
I am going to commit this day to reading my Bible each and every day, searching out His will for me in His word. I am tired of stumbling around without the one thing that can stay me through the battle.
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Comments:
I have been wavering on this same commitment. I have been trying to read my Bible everyday but have missed about a week and have felt the comfort of the Lord slip farther & farther out of reach. I feel safe & sound when I come to him daily, knowing that he is in control & I just need to stay armed with his word to stand strong in my faith.
Posted by: Samantha at November 11, 2006 12:50 AM
Samantha
A battle indeed and one I fight myself. A huge tool of the enemy. What is a soldier without a sword?
Posted by: KarenW at November 11, 2006 2:26 AM
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