That's what I heard God whisper this morning.
My short season of rest from the attacks of the father of lies is over, and it's time to put my armor on and get ready for battle.
All summer I fought hard, and after camp was over my exhaustion was complete.
Satan had won that battle.
I prayed fervently that the Lord would take away this fighting, at least for a season - and while at the time I didn't realize it, He did.
He helped me.
He held the evil one at bay, and gave me much needed recovery time.
I quenched my thirst with Scripture, and satisfied my hunger with pursuing Christ.
Gratitude.
It's been a great season of growing and joy, and I understand so much deeper how to continue to fight for that joy in the hard season as well.
I have an anchor, a cornerstone, for my Soul - and I am not as easily shaken.
Satan may have won that battle, but the victory for the war over my Soul has already been won, and he doesn't come out on top.
Gratitude.
That's the only word I can use to describe how I feel this morning.
A deep, yearning sense of gratitude.
I'm grateful that the Lord protects me.
I'm grateful that I don't have to fight alone.
I'm grateful that the war has been won, the victory is ours.
I'm grateful that God continues to teach me, growing and molding me into the woman He wants me to be.
I’m grateful that God uses the hard things in life to teach me the most – that even when I’m running away, He continues to grow me in ways I couldn’t imagine.
I’m grateful that sometimes God does the opposite of what I ask Hiim to do – and I’m way better off in the end.
I’m grateful that He’s in control and I’m not.
I’m grateful for the deeper understanding of His sacrifice of His son I gained yesterday in my quiet time.
I’m grateful for the deep rest and peace He’s shown me through His presence this past month.
I’m grateful for humility and learning, and the peace that comes from knowing that even if I fail, He didn’t.
Gratitude is a beautiful thing, and I’m thankful for that this morning.
Songs I’m listening to:
Gratitude by Nicole Nordeman
Anchor by Josh Garrels
