tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post7995413347641524606..comments2024-03-10T21:11:45.692-04:00Comments on Thoughts of a Sojourner: Who fights harder........Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12218349188104332410noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-37455204438138306682009-08-15T21:55:13.550-04:002009-08-15T21:55:13.550-04:00I wish I could remember where, but I read about th...I wish I could remember where, but I read about this somewhere. The idea was that God doesn't fight for us per se. He allows us to make the choice. In other words, His not fighting for us is part of free will. This isn't too clear, but if I run across something, I'll let you knowSteve-n-Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13990329743364917619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-26108145328836844542009-08-13T03:36:20.740-04:002009-08-13T03:36:20.740-04:00Your post brought tears to my eyes.
I'm sure ...Your post brought tears to my eyes.<br /><br />I'm sure my specific trials are different, but I am intimately acquainted with the struggle to find reassurance of my spiritual well-being.<br /><br />Some days, I wonder why I don't <i>feel</i> saved. Why don't I feel joyful--or at least peaceful? I wonder if my tendency toward depression is a legitimate medical issue or spiritual oppression. Have I somehow asked for it, or is it intended to be a purifying, humbling situation similar to Paul's "thorn in the flesh"<br /><br />Of course, feelings can be deceptive, and Satan is called "the Accuser". Craig makes a good point. God has already defeated Satan... but he is being allowed to continue his battle until Jesus returns.<br /><br />And I believe his helpers don't miss an opportunity to remind me of the fact that I don't deserve a scrap of mercy or kindness from God. Certainly, the demons know how to manufacture a distraction that is specifically designed to get my eyes off of Jesus and onto unpleasant circumstances, or my own lengthy list of failures. The devil is on the prowl, looking for those he can drag down and devour.<br /><br />The only thing I know to do is to throw myself at God's feet, beg Him to not let me go and believe that He alone is able to save me--even when my fickle feelings tell me that I'm drowning and He's not listening. <br /><br />Praying for you,<br /><br />HeatherCraig and Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962442989291080899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-24906251897826822312009-08-13T00:36:23.173-04:002009-08-13T00:36:23.173-04:00I know what you're saying, and I've been t...I know what you're saying, and I've been there, and have been there LOTS lately. I would encourage you to "draw nigh unto God, and He will draw nigh unto you." I think God allows trials because it brings us closer to Him. We need Him more in those times (we need Him always, but we are more aware of the need). When all is smooth sailin', we as fallen beings tend to get a I-can-do-it-on-my-own attitude. <br /><br />Hang in there, and keep preachin' the gospel to yourself every day. Renew your mind, and draw night unto Him. <br /><br />Prayers and love in Christ,<br />~Brenda~Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188450867427956487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-51156912861098143502009-08-12T23:22:26.620-04:002009-08-12T23:22:26.620-04:00God is my Father. The fight is already won. No o...God is my Father. The fight is already won. No one will take what is His from Him. (John 17)<br /><br />I would say, however, that Satan's fight is more desperate, because he has been defeated.<br /><br />My brokenness drives me to my knees with my face in the dirt covered in tears and sweat. But from there I look up, and He is there. When I am weak, then He is strong.<br /><br />Just My Thoughts,<br /><br />CraigCraig and Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962442989291080899noreply@blogger.com