I wasn't sure what to write about when I first read this AMI devo, but I think the thing that struck me most was when P. Ryun spoke about truly being content in God by being more generous. Lately I've been so focused on what I have to do for missions and balancing personal family expectations and commitments that I've just been putting contentment in God's presence aside in a box. Generosity itself is not just limited to earthly wealth and possessions, but it's also in the time we spend in God's presence, truth and in prayer. I haven't been putting on enough spiritual armor on to fight the enemy and he's been winning the battle by discouraging and physically tiring me out.
Though the evil one fights dirty, I am encouraged by the truth of God's goodness revealed in his Word. For in Ephesians 6: 10-18 it tells us the truth, about how great and powerful our Lord truly is!!and how he HAS given us everything we need to win the battle:
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people."
Romans 13:14-"Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh."
Lord, I Acknowledge that I haven't been spending time with you and that I need your help. I cannot win this battle against the enemy myself. I Choose to fight with your truth and your spiritual armor. Guide me and direct me so that I keep my eyes on you-help me to be in tune to you and your instructions. Give me patience to wait for you to lead. Thank you for your Son, Jesus, and for equipping us with these weapons to fight the good fight. Help us run the race well to the end. When and if we fall, continue to pick us up and shower us with your grace and mercy. You've given me all I need to win the battle.
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