“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. And do not neglect to do good and to share with others for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Heb. 13-15,16

This post is going to be a little different. I’ve been struggling some with my emotions. I’ve been going through something that’s personal that involves someone precious to me. I’ve spent a lot of time on my knees praying for a break-through, for wisdom, help, and God’s intervention.

I’m going to share some verses that have helped me keep my mind focused on Father God. I hope you will see their power. What is odd about this battle is that I feel weakened. That’s something I rarely experience in my spiritual life, and it makes me extra vulnerable. Also, it seems like I am dealing with life in a fog. No doubt, there is an enemy undercover attack in all this.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Jn. 8:36

Yet, I am determined that God will get the victory. That I will give Him praise in all things. That my tears will not be wasted. That God is at work in this situation and in people’s hearts (including mine). I am trusting in my Savior to do what only He can do.

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generation, forever and ever. Amen” Eph. 3:20,21

As I pray, I imagine God caring for the ones I pray for and bringing His life before them in a clear way. I know, I believe, I trust in the power of God. Yet, I stumble and muddle through my days. The other day, I asked my sister to pray, but I couldn’t pray. I was too emotional to pray. My heart is tender right now.

“When faith ceases to pray, it ceases to live. Faith and prayer move God, which is our part. God moves mountains, which is God’s part.” E.M. Bounds

I was wrestling in prayer. I knew this was biblical. I would wake up in the early hours and go straight to prayer. God kept me, and helped me, and comforted me. I was reading in the Word when this verse touched me.

“The battle belongs to the Lord.” 1 Sam. 17:47

We don’t know what God is doing or going to do, so we pray, trust, and believe. It is when we realize that God has allowed every circumstance in our life for a reason that we can accept it and give Him praise for the outcome.

“To live a life of uninterrupted happiness in God, looking on every circumstance as coming form God, and thanking Him for it — That is Christian perfection.” Merlin Carothers, Power in Praise

I was praying this morning when my spirit began to lighten. I imagined myself in a field of flowers, wearing a cotton print dress, and twirling as I lifted my arms to the sky. I was saying words of praise and thanksgiving. All day I kept that image in my mind for when the depressing worries came to defeat me. I smile when I see myself abandon to Him in joyful praise.

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 2:5

Today was an errand day, and my last place to visit was the optometrist’s office. The guy who helped me had helped me a month ago. He remembered me and said I’m very calm, that it is remarkable considering the hassle I’ve been dealing with regarding replacing my dad’s glasses.

When he said that, I thought, what he’s seeing in my demeanor is God, because God is helping me. In retrospect, I should have said, “I have a secret.” Then he would say, “What is your secret?” and I would say, “God,” because it’s true. Very true indeed.

Would you pray for me? Thank you.

I wish you well on your spiritual journey.