Prepared For War

 I was awakened by God's gentle finger this morning. There was an anticipation and urgency I had not felt in a long while as I eagerly rolled out of my bed. Today was a day to go forth and claim my victories. Anticipation spurred me on as I went downstairs to get dressed in my walking gear. Throughout the week I had conversed with several friends who were experiencing the attacks of the enemy in their homes, on their jobs, and in their personal lives. I responded to them that the enemy is aware that God is about to do great things in each of our lives and that he desires to sift us as wheat; make us distraught and weak and fearful so that we will become full of despair and woe which, in turn, will cause us to miss the specific move of God in our lives. I am encouraged to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

  As I dressed indoors for my morning walk out in the brisk, chilly air outside I began to put on the whole armour of God.  I slipped on my walking shorts and wrapped my waist band about my midsection I was reminded to have my loins bound with truth. I put on my reflective vest which reminded me to put on the breast plate of righteousness. I laced up my shoes and strapped on my 5 pound leg weights and heard Him tell me to let my feet be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. I put on my finger-less gloves and grasped my 5 pound wrist weights to enable me to carry the shield of faith so that I may be able to dispel the fiery darts, (attacks), of the enemy. I placed my white head band upon my crown which is symbolic of the helmet of salvation. And finally, as I stretched on my front porch I prayed and thanked God for things seen and unseen in my life. I prayed in the Spirit with supplication and with a watchfulness of things that are to come.

  In this time of trial and tribulation I have not the Spirit of fear, but rather I calmly and confidently have the Spirit of love, power, and above all else, a sound and grounded mind. I stand as a Strong man at the door of my physical and spiritual house and I am prepared to dispel the very gates of hell. My wounds were deep but I am healed by His stripes. It is with the powerful words of the scripture that I stand boldly and reclaim my rightful inheritance from above.

  I am thankful for this resurgence of power and unwavering faith, knowing that all things work together for good to them who love God and who are, indeed, called to His purpose.
 Have a great and victorious day.
I love you all,
Dennis