Almost Thwarted

 

1/24/2021

Proverbs 3:5-6 " Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

Some days it feels like Satan does his level best to thwart me, keeping me in a state of battle or confusion. I am sure y'all have had days like that too. Well, today was one of those days where he just would not let me say or do anything for God without giving me push back or making me feel that I could not possibly do what I am being called to do. The day was not a bad one. On the contrary, I had a lovely relaxing time with my sweet husband, yet I fell flat with my attention towards God and what I felt He was calling me to do. 

I tried sharing something inspirational and that fell flat. I tried blogging and that fell flat as well. I was peaceful, but feeling disconnected to my purpose. When I got feedback on my writing, which I get daily from my husband and son, I could not make any edits or changes that they advised because I was blank...just totally blank. It was almost like they were speaking a different language. Was my first attempt at blogging forced? I didn't think so, but as I was folding laundry before dinner my spirit cleared, thank the Lord, and I knew it was Satan and his schemes clouding my mind. The last thing he wants, after all, is for me - or any of us - to be a powerful witness for the kingdom of God. 

So, I felt led back into writing, and into battling the evil one. I have learned NOT to let the destroyer win with his discouragement and lies. He will never want me to feel able, but God is the one that enables me to do what He calls me to do. As long as I do not turn inward, and focus on my own feelings of unworthiness or shortcomings, God will see me through anything and everything. I just need to trust Him always and in all ways.