My life is full of love at the moment. From well meaning people whom I love, but have broken my heart in the process. They speak to me "in love" but nothing they have to say is lovely. Nothing is grounded in the truth of God's word. So the Love of my Life has stepped in. He's reminding me who I am in Him every time I seek Him in His words to me. And I might be cutting off the circulation to His hand because I'm holding it so tight and trusting Him to bring me through this. I never thought my love life would be anyone's concern but my own and God's. But its big business around here presently. My community has helped me stay grounded in the truth of who I am and each word of comfort or hug they give me is another evidence of God's love for me. So I will not let that dumb rock cry out in praise before I do. I'll sing for Him through this even though my voice is a little shaky at the moment.....
For some reason I tend to think that satan has certain morals and standards. Like there is a line he just won't cross. Yeah, that's so far from the truth its ridiculous. It's unwise of me to forget that he's dangerous and doesn't pull any punches. Especially if he thinks I am/will be a threat to him. And yet he still has to ask God's permission to try and knock me flat. Sometimes God says yes, and other times God says no. Either way, He's right here with me, faithful and constant. I need to not think so much and just trust that He knows what He's doing even though my eyes might not see where He's going.
The important thing is not to think much, but to love much: do, then, whatever arouses you to love.....
Teresa of Avila
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You ARE a threat to satan. The enemy knows what you are, is fearful and will do anything to keep you subdued. It is such an encouragement to me to hear you praise God regarless of what happens. Thank you for that.
That Allison is so hot right now! You are on fire Allison and I love it! I know how it feels to just be through the valley but isn't it a good feeling when you know God is just right there going through the crap with you? He is amazing at what He does... for every shot Satan takes... God's got something else up His sleeve and always seems to pull through. God's got it.
These are familiar to you I know, but they are the scriptures that came to mind when I read your post. "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one that is in the world." Then another from another translation "He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in Him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord."
I'm not your father or even older brother (well, maybe in the Lord), but I definitely approve of your present love - Jesus is awesome!! ec
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