To what or to whom are you shackled? Christ came to unshackle us and set us free! Can we be shackled and not understand why? Yes, I believe we can, because we don't ask the right questions or see our bandage from God's perspective. Christ has released me from the bondage of three year;s of Jet Lag. You may ask, "does jet lag last three years? " My answer may seem odd, but no is does not "need" to last that long. What began as jet lag ended up being a tool of the enemy. If, he could not get to be his tool one way, he will work another angle. For me the stage was set, and unfortunately I was a prime target.
Leaning on ones own intelligence, rather than asking God for His wisdom ,one settles for what ones think they know. How foolish!
I knew about spiritual warfare, and have experienced many times, but this subtle attack was not even a blip on my radar. screen. Lulled into thinking that I knew, and accepted the fallacy that I was destined to not have a good nights sleep all the time, for occasionally I did. The Lord must have been sitting in Heaven shaking His head wondering when I will recognize the enemy was behind my poor sleeping pattern.
Now, I wonder are there others areas I have written off with human reasoning? It causes me to cringe, that it may be possible! However, God is good, and will eventually show me if there is. My part is to become open to a new revelation concerning what I might think is normal rather than spiritual;. Hope this makes sense.
It is embarrassing to admit, but that one is clueless when it comes to our lives. We, who are in Christ, are now spiritual beings, therefore what transpires in our life needs to be filtered through the Word and Wisdom of almighty God./ Once it was shown to be that that is exactly what this was about. Confession came spilling out of my heart and mouth coupled with recalling and professing God's promises, I called a friend. She gave me a remedy to resolve the situation. I just finished my third night of sweet sleep. Now, as His child my guard needs to up in all areas of my life. I can no longer separate some as spiritual and some are just routine daily events, actions, and thoughts, but to bring ALL to the feet of Christ who can reveal to me His knowledge and His solution.
Free at last; praise God I am free at last! In Ephesians 4, "...we are told to walk worthy of your calling." How can one walk worthy when the blinders are on? In chapter 3, it also tells us that that His love surpasses knowledge..., and be filled with the fullness of God." Further on in chapter 4, we are told to lay aside the old self, and not walk in the futility of your mind."
Of Father forgive me for fooling myself into thinking I was walking in the new creation, part of me was, but it appears not all of me got the message. I am appalled that after all these years, I did not recognize the need to come to you about my lac of sleep. Point out to me any other area I still am being deceived for I do not want-need-desire to live the Christian life while dragging along wrong thinking, convoluted reasoning. Every are of my life needs to brought into submission to your Spirit and control.
Lord, thank you, than you for finally getting me to see truth versus error and lies. Assist me in setting aside any thoughts, opinions, or any erroneous belief that keeps me from being the woman of God you so desire me to be.
How patient and loving a Lord and Savior You are. . I love you and desire to serve you in these remaining days as You see fit to bring opportunities my way. Forgive me for getting caught up in my health issues and subsequent financial quandary. Help me to rest in You and allow You to work these issues out.
Bless those who bless me and those who do not. Be merciful to me a sinner, saved by Your marvelous grace. For who am I that You, oh great God and King that You would be mindful of me ? I praise Your name and shout it to the Heavens for even though unworthy You, chose me, love, me saved me, called me to serve You and may the life you redeemed bring You honor and glory.
Give me your wisdom for each and every area of my life, and all future decisions and choices I may make. For I no longer am shackled, but free!
I love you Lord, and am humbled by Your Hand today.
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