Today has been one of those days I’m struggling to be thankful….
- Thankful for things like a toilet that overflowed and took 8 towels to soak up the water which leaked into the vent and down into the basement.
- Thankful for the orange juice spilled all over the floor 5 minutes later.
And then a friend called and gave me wonderful uplifting news about a friend’s marriage. I have been so burdened about marriages in our church lately. I see couples falling apart all around me and remember that the fight is in the heavenlies. How often is Jesus in our ministries, our serving, but not in our families, our marriages and in our home??
I remember the triangle……
GOD
Without this nothing works.
Satan gets a foothold, slowly weaving his deceitfulness into our lives.
And then one day……BAM!
Like a house built with sticks, it comes crashing down.
My heart hurts for the broken marriages I see all around me.
And I am fighting in the heavenlies for them. For victory for God’s children who are married and suffering.
I stand in the gap. I imagine myself the bridge between them and the mighty warriors they need on their side. I feel them walk across my back. And still my heart is burdened by my Lord to pray, pray, pray.. Fight for them. Don’t let the enemy get the victory.
Restoration.
Love renewed.
Passion restored.
Please Lord, I beg.
Hi Julie!
It's sad, isn't it? That happened to our pastor & his wife recently. They split and our church was full of needy people. Sad.
Anyway, thanks for your encouragement.
I emailed you a day or two after your contest. I can't remember where I got your email address (I think the link on your blog) but it must've been the wrong one if you didn't get my message.
Hugs my friend!
Love, Alyssa
Edited by Juliestew on Jan. 15, 2010 at 7:16 AM