As I sat and listened to Pastor Eric preach this morning it hit home to me. He preached about how the devil tries to move in and make you feel defeated in life with just everyday life things that happen whether it be relationship issues, financial issues, addictions. That the devil tries to rob your seat at church to steal your faith (meaning you quit attending church). A couple of months ago when Dixie caught on fire I was not in a very good state of mind I couldnt figure out why this was all happening. I felt like our life was under attack again by the devil and for some reason he had got a little of me this time. That weekend I felt defeated and weak and when Sunday came I went to church even though I felt nothing, I felt numb I didnt really want to be there I am ashamed to say. I kept praying to Jesus to give me the peace, happiness and love I was feeling before this had happened. I kept thinking what is wrong with me look how far God has brought our family and your sitting here feeling this way but the devil kept attacking me making me feel it was all useless. The next Sunday came and I sat in my seat feeling still numb but wanting to be there to praise Jesus for what he has done in my life and I sat and thought we had been through the worst possible scenario of almost losing our daughter and Dixie was a material thing. I walked out of church that day feeling stronger. The next Sunday I felt all my feelings start to return. I am so glad I didnt give in to Satan and give him my seat. If you feel lost keep praying and praising Jesus because that is one thing Satan hates. I almost let the devil win and it scared me because no matter what life throws at you, you have to stand firm and put your feet on the ground and walk with Jesus. The devil will always be there trying to throw something in your path just stay strong even when you want to give up and turn to Jesus because he will never fail you. He will bring you out of it even stronger than you were before. The devil has learned I am NOT giving him my seat! I am planted there forever!!! But I am pretty sure he will still throw things in my path but thats okay I am stronger than what I was yesterday I got Jesus on my side.
Posted on: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:27:30 +0000
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