Good Morning…I have been working through a spiritual battle and growth all the while my body decided to have a mild case of the flu!
We fight many battles in life; health battles, financial wars, relationship struggles, life’s trials in general. There is also a battle that is being fought daily in the heavenly realm as well. Good vs. Evil is not just a cartoon.
I try not to be personal in my devotions even tho it’s not unusual to gain inspiration from, however today I offer a small glimpse of a battle fought and the monumental move in my world from our Lord.
Six years or so ago a monster disguised as a cute, funny, and quite charming young man entered my daughter’s life-destroying it and her in his harmful violent path. Three years ago God brought forth a beautiful little angel from this turbulent relationship and the real battle began. The physical abuse, dominance and control became more violent and a serious spiral downward evolved within my child.
Finally, mom became a bit smarter and my daughter now understood a mothers love, pain, devotion and the powerful protective layer we strive to wrap our children in.
That’s when two years ago I was allowed to step into the boxing ring and put on the gloves. I asked God to help me save my daughter and granddaughter. I can’t begin to express the emotional punches, the verbal jags, the threats intended as a right hook, and the sheer evil I danced with. But I didn’t dance alone you see, the Holy Spirit was beside me every step of the way, leading, guiding, bringing darkness to light. Helping me to always stay one step ahead of my opponent.
A few months ago we get a notification that the monster is up for possible parole! What!!! He hasn’t served near enough of his punishment! God!!! Calls were made, letters written, prayers said, faith held!
Acts 16:26 NIV “Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.”
On the fourth day of this month my daughter and I received the glorious news that parole had been denied! About two hours after that my daughter was notified that contingencies keeping her in Texas were lifted and she can move home.
In a matter of hours God sealed one prison door on evil and malice and opened another on hope and faith!
Proverbs 3:6 NIV “in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
I thank you Lord for always walking with me and mine. We look to you and trust in you to make our paths straight and when we are on trails that are a bit crooked, we have the absolute reassurance that you are always with us, holding our hands. I offer you all the praise and all the glory. Thank you for protecting and bringing my girls home. In your glorious name I give thanks.” Amen
Thank you for joining me today! It feels so good to be back in sunshine…be blessed today and try and be a blessing 🥰
Sunshine On My Shoulder 