Waging War

I'm in the thick of battle in my life right now. It's hard to remember that my fight is not against flesh and blood, but against our enemy, the devil. It's especially difficult when some people in my life - one in particular right now - seem bent on beating me down.

I'm listening to a CD right now by Shane Bernard and Shane Everett. I haven't spent much time listening to music lately. It seems the things I need in my life the most at times such as this - music and friends - are the very things I draw away from. Ironic, isn't it? Especially since through music, I feel closer to and comforted by the Lord....

One of the songs I was listening to this afternoon is called "Waging War:"

It haunts me so, this gloomy weight
That comes and goes, without a trace
A thousand times my flesh embrace
A thousand more but if for grace

When battle lines become unclear
And the waging war is all I hear
Lord, sustain me with Your voice
And the choice to walk in truth

To see the Lord, the promise land
Where in all sin's pearly gates look bland
And what was once a pearl, now sand
That blows away in light of Him

Blow away, O waging war of sin....

I too often take lightly this war we're in. Sometimes, I go into battle without all my armor or I find myself fighting the wrong enemy. I need help. I need prayer. I need Jesus.

Stuart Townend

At church yesterday, we sang an amazing song by Stuart Townend called "O My Soul, Arise and Bless Your Maker." (For those of you who aren't familiar with his music, I encourage you to check it out! He's an incredible song writer!) Due to copyright reasons, I can't post all the lyrics here, but please visit this link to read the words. On the left of the screen you'll find a box that says "Downloadable Praise and Worship Sheet Music." Search by song title under "Quick Find." You'll be blessed!