Victory

O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Put on Your armor, and take up Your shield. Prepare for battle, and come to my aid. Lift up your spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Let me hear you say, “I will give you victory!” Psalm 35:1-3 NLT

Have you been accused of something you didn’t do? Are others continually making your life miserable?

To some degree, I think we’ve all been there at one time. I am continually encouraged as I read through the Psalms, which are mostly written by King David, knowing the God is fighting for me.

King David we know was a man after God’s own heart, but yet he was so “real.” He called it how it was. He shared his “real” feelings with God and asked God to come to his aid and many other times asked God to change his own heart. (Psalm 51)

If you’re struggling today, get out your journal or a piece of paper and write out your own Psalm, your feelings, as a prayer to God. He knows your heart and feelings already. He is just waiting for you to give them to Him. Ask God to come and fight for you.

Today, may you hear the Lord say, “I will give you victory!”

Called to Fight

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

There’s a fighter in me. There’s a fighter in you.

No worries, troubles or burdens will overcome you.
No sickness, disease or emotion will get the best of you.

Call on the fighter in you. You are called to fight. God stands ready to fight. He goes before you, He follows after you and He dwells within you. Yes, there’s a fighter in you.

What are you fighting today? It’s time to fight for your finances, health, marriage or your strong-willed children. Fight to overcome bitterness, loneliness, anger, and addictions.

Whether you are fighting for or against – don’t give up.

You are worth it, raise up the fighter in you.

Today is Memorial Day and many soldiers have been called to fight for our freedoms. Spend some time in prayer thanking God for their sacrifices and will to fight.

Listen to the song “Fighter” by The Red Airplanes to stir up the fighter in you.