This life is full of so much. So much of it is wonderful and good. But there is an awful lot of it that is not so pretty, that is full of hurt and darkness too. There is a lot of evil in this world, and there is an orchestrator of all things evil. He has come to steal, kill and destroy as it says in John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Satan wants to steal your children, soul and joy, kill your salvation, and destroy your marriage. But Jesus came to give, bring life, and restore! Obviously, there are things to fight for and those to ignore… and while as a mom I am constantly learning to pick my battles carefully; I have found that there are certain things that are ALWAYS worth fighting for! Here are some of the ones that have been on my heart heavily for some time now. These seem to be heavier than ever recently, and whether it is personally, or for a friend or family member… I would ask you to join me in this battle against the evil one in these:
Salvation- For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.- Romans 6:23
Marriage- Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.- 1 Peter 4:8
-Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. – Ecclesiastes 4:12
My Sons’ heart- Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.- Proverbs 4:23
-My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways.- Proverbs 23:26
-Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.- Psalm 51:10
Restoration- Be completely humble and gentle; Be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.- Ephesians 4:2-3
-Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.- Luke 6:36
-Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?- Jeremiah 32:27
Commitment- Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.- Mark 10:9
-Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.- Genesis 2:24
My Children’s Purity- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.- Matthew 5:8
-No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.- 1 Corinthians 10:13
-Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.- Galatians 5:19-21
-Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.- Romans 12:2
I know there are many more battles worth fighting for… but these are the ones that I am on my knees for right now. God has been showing me fresh, new ways to battle some of these topics and I am excited to share these with you here soon!
What are some of the battles you face daily? Which ones are you choosing to fight for?
Let’s stand together and fight… will you join me?
Sincerely, Dani