Was reading in Deuteronomy today, working on my Sunday School lesson and came across this passage of scripture.
Deuteronomy 20:2-4
When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army. He shall say: "Hear, o Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or give way to panic before them. For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory."
Every day is a battle. When we try and be light in a dark world there will be conflict. We we are pressing in to God the devil will get nervous and try everything in his power to stop us.
So what if every morning we tell ourselves what the priest told the Israelites? Sandra, today you will fight the devil. But don't be scared or panic. God has got this! He will go with you. He will fight for you against the devil and he will give you victory.
What a difference a little attitude adjustment would make. If we start our days feeling victorious rather than defeated.
Today has been a rough day. I have been impatient and mean and rude to everyone around me. I don't know why, but I do believe I can change that. By recognizing today is a battle and God will give the victory.
Lord, help me to trust you! To slow down and respond according to your character and not react based on the mood I am in.
2 Christmas celebrations down, 3 to go!
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