Modern
Day Samaritan Woman
A
Test in Obedience – 31 Days
Head
Covering / Prayer Room / Facing Giants
Day
20 : MONSTROUS BLIND-SIDE / COUNTER-STRIKE
Day
20 was the start of a new week. Having spent my weekend soaking up the word of
God and praying in my newly developed strategy for my husband, family,
employers and country, I felt quite confident in the future. I still didn’t
know what the future held for me, but I felt spiritually secure enough not to
fret about that which I had no control over.
That
night I arrived home from work, opened my gate only to have my beloved
benefactor’s large dog attach my smaller dog. How smart is the enemy? Very
smart and very cruel. The enemy will use whatever means he can do bring
destruction, heartbreak and even death in order to distract us or bring us
fear.
1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober [well balanced and
self-disciplined], be alert and cautious
at all times. That enemy of yours,
the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking
someone to devour.” (AMP) Emphasis my own
Thank
fully, due to obedience and growing stronger in the Lord, I could remember that
:
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given
us a spirit] of power and of love and
of sound judgment and personal discipline
[abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].” (AMP) Emphasis my own
We
rushed my bellowed teddy to the Vet and found that his leg was broken in such a
way that he had to have it amputated. Devastatingly horrible, yet I had prayed
for everyone and everything all weekend EXCEPT for my dogs. It had never
occurred to me, until now. The enemy had been listening and it had occurred to
him, so he used one dog to attack another.
During
the whole visit to the vet and afterwards I realised that I was remarkably
strong and at peace. This could only be attributed to the Holy Spirit and the
foundation we had laid together during the past 19 days of prayer.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace]
which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is
yours].
(AMP)
Emphasis my own
Spiritual
Lesson :
I learnt
that the enemy plays dirty and that despite having gained ground in my prayer routine
and strategy, I have a lot to learn. In neglecting to cover my dogs in prayer,
I had inadvertently placed them at risk. My beloved Teddy did get hurt, but his
injury will serve as a reminder that effective prayer warriors are imperative and
I intend to become a woman of prayer at all times, in the spirit.
Revelation 5:8
“And when He had taken
the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down
before the Lamb (Christ), each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of fragrant incense, which are the
prayers of the saints (God’s people).” (AMP)
Physical
Lesson:
I may be homeless, husbandless, facing
financial giants in vets bills and in the care of my mother in the home for Alzheimer’s,
but as an obedient prayer warrior, daily strengthening myself in the Lord, I can
counter strike and overcome all the giants in my life, by simply submitting to
God (wearing my head covering as my symbol – personal preference) and resting
in His protection and provision.
Prayer:
Abba
Father, How refreshing and reassuring it is to be able to rest in Your capable
care knowing that no matter what giants come up against us, You are stronger
and will restore to us that which the enemy steals from us. Thank You for Your
mighty Grace and Mercy, that is available to each one of us.
In Jesus Name we pray…Amen!!!
*Hugs* till next time.
Ariéte
