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Thursdays are NOT my favorite day of the week. If I were to rank the days, Thursday would probably get last place. Monday would follow close behind. It's not that I have anything against Thursday. No hangups about Nordic gods (We get Thursday from the Nordic god Thor, god of thunder. Did you think it was Greek or Latin?).
Thursday evenings we have connect group. At our church, in-home Bible study or small groups, are called connect groups. They provide an opportunity to connect with other church members -- and of course, with God -- on a deeper level as we fellowship and study together. I love connect group! I adore the people in our group...
But satan... that old devil...
He doesn't! He hates connect group night. He hates the idea of us growing stronger in our faith. He despises the relationships developing as we meet, relationships God clearly values in Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." We pray. We encourage. We laugh. And sometimes, we cry. Satan hates it!
Every Thursday, he tries to knock us down. Seriously! Last week, I was super-grumpy... If they gave out super-hero capes for grumps, I would have gotten one. A couple weeks ago, I was sick. Before that, my husband was home sick. No joke! Today, you wonder? What could possibly go wrong today? The sun is shining (of course, you're not looking out the windows with me this fine, sunny day... trust me. It's gorgeous out there!!!)One of my children, who shall remain nameless, woke up grumpy. Oh how I want to snap back, "Don't yell at me." Yep! "Go to your room." "Scrub the walls, ceiling to floor!" (Not for any other reason to create misery in this child's life).
But I won't.
I know satan "comes only to steal, kill and destroy." (John 10:10) I'm wise to his ways. He wants to mess with my family and throw us into chaos. Anything to keep us from growing wiser and stronger! He wants me unfocused tonight.
He doesn't think I'll remember the second half of John 10:10, that glorious BUT. (Perhaps my favorite BUT in the entire Bible!) BUT Jesus has come "that we may have life and have it to the full!"
Satan can try to bully my Thursdays, but he's not going to win. Jesus has my back! He'll stand up to the enemy anytime, anywhere.
You know what? If the enemy is bullying you today, Jesus has your back too. In Jesus' name, tell that old bully to hit the road. And then, go enjoy a pumpkin spice latte with your best friend, Jesus!
Blessings,
8 comments:
Karen, I love this post! Thank you for the words of encouragement. Thursday mornings are when I usually get together with my bible study gals at church. I'm missing it this morning by choice, because I'm trying to finish up on an eBook I've tasked myself to have published before the end of the year. Anyway, I know what you mean about satan trying to distract us, make us snap at our cranky children, bring illness into our life, etc... cause he's been working overtime on me and my family for the past few months. I appreciate your post! :-)
Blessings,
Rosann
Thanks, Rosann.
Praying for you RIGHT NOW that your family survives the deadline with some help from above! :)
I wish I would have read this this morning :D But, I sure am glad that I got to read it! Thank you!
Great post! :o)
Ha, at first I was wondering why you hated Thursdays if that was when you met with your group. We use to experience this EACH Sunday morning when I had to teach a class. Mercy ... those were tough years.
I pray you will see Thursdays as days of victory from now on.
Bless you!
Beth
Thanks for sharing this thought, Yes, I fully agree with you the the greatest hindrance the old devil the satan, is after us when
we involve in the spiritual activities, he brings in problems in some way, yes, for me Fridays are prayer days' at Office and Saturdays' Bible study, he always brings in some hindrance which i could very well relate with your post. We need to overcome this only by being more closer to God thru fervent prayer, only then this Father of liar will depart from our boundaries.
May God bless.
Keep inform
best regards
phil
Well, if he's at your house on Thursday's, he's at ours on Sunday mornings! I have a love / hate with that day. The mornings are, well.......devilish! But once we get to church, the rest of the day is Heavenly! We just have to push through!
This was right on! I'm happy to say our home struggles with the same issues (I'd have to say Sundays are out worst). I say happy because I know I'm in God's will when the enemy is threatened!
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