I have decided I am done asking God to use me in His kingdom. I will never again ask Him to bless my ministry or enable me to serve.
Not without asking Him to bind Satan. Not without acknowledging that He is my shield from the one determined to undermine any good things I can do.
Last night I was verbally attacked by someone because of the work I am trying to do and because of their personal feelings. And it came almost 24 hours after I became very excited about a prayer ministry. So I know that Satan did not want me to stay excited. I know he wanted me torn-down so I would give up. Several people in the room when it happened asked me how I held myself together. Here's my answer:
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." (Matt 5:11-13)
And the beautiful song taken right from Psalms 3:3
"Thou oh, Lord, are a shield about me.
You're the maker. You're the lifter of my head.
Thou oh, Lord, are a shield about me.
You're the maker. You're the lifter of my head."
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I'm sorry Tiff - I've been there too. I'm proud of you for holding it together. Anger is another thing that Satan wants you to grab hold of, in addition to frustration and giving up. Love ya - Teresa
as I heard one preacher comment on Job...after Satan attacked Job's family and his health, me moved to the next plan of action...sending in the brethren...
hey chin up. I have only got to hear a small portion of what happened and just remember that the ones you are talking about are older and set in their way's.
I know this can be frustrating but I also know the Lord will find a way. Because he said so and he wants to be praised and worshiped and honored so I know change will come. He will win and in the end that is all that counts.
I also know that in times of battle there has always been friendly fire or accidents. I know they hurt just as bad as enemy fire but I also realize that often times it happenes in the heat of battle and they are scared and do so with good intentions.
Just remember the song I know the Lord will find a way for me. And he will right now he just may be teaching us patientence and preparing us for what is to come.
Hope you seen tim s last post on jeffs blog would be great if group of us tring to make a difference could do that. But lets take one step at a time and let the Lord light our path.
hey tiffany. keep on going do not give up. god is using you in a way that you can not even see and that is what we are trying to find out. satan is trying to get in your head but you can not let him do that to you. you are to strong. you make differences in peoples lives you are making on in mine as the day goes by and you made on in my moms. you are an amazing person and nothing can slow you down. always remember that. who cares what that "one person" or those "few people" think about you,. you are much better than that. you are who you are and you are doing the best you can do and that is so many things that you are doing. you are chaning one life at a time remember that. i know that your family is very proud of you and i do not see why they wouldn't be. always remember what god says about people who try to tear you down. tiffany and always remember that song that you posted and there is a lot more. you have a lot more going for ya than what people think. i know a song that helps me with like everything. is called lord quiet my soul it is by ovu express i will try to send it to you and maybe it will help you like it helps me. heres also a quote.
"be yourself because the people that matter don't mind and the people that mind don't matter" simply said.. your amazing. take care tiffany
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