choose your battles

This morning I read from His Princess devotional by Sheri Rose Shepherd. The section was on choosing our battles and it made me think of the movie War Room and how we need to fight our battles in prayer. 

Here are two quotes from the book:

The enemy of your soul will entice you to fight the wrong battles in order to distract you from your main mission. We need to use prayer to discern between the two. 

We aren't fighting flesh and blood, but against evil forces of the spiritual realm.

These quotes made me think of how Miss Clara told Elizabeth that she was fighting the wrong battle. Elizabeth was fighting against her husband when the real enemy was Satan. When Elizabeth realized this, she asked God for forgiveness and help to fight the right battle. She kicked the real enemy out of their home and began fighting in prayer. That's when God was able to work in her life and the lives of those she prayed for. 

We can do this too. We can fight our battles in prayer. We need only get on our knees and lift our needs and burdens to the Lord.

Be grateful for your blessings, but lift your needs and requests to Him. -Miss Clara

As I continue on my journey with Jesus, I learn more and more about how important prayer is. I'm so thankful to have Someone to run to with my fears, worries, struggles, and needs. 

Let's not forget that Jesus is never far away. Count your blessings. Pray, and lift your needs to Him. Be patient and listen for His voice.

Remember: the spiritual battle is fought --and won-- on your knees. // 

For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. Deuteronomy 20:4 NIV

my Princess...be my light to the world today

"I stepped into your darkness so you would shine for Me. Did you know that I have empowered you to light up the lives of those around you? You are My light  to the world. So walk with Me, and let Me illumine your life today with My love and My power. Look to Me, and I will make you the bright spot in someone's darkness today. Don't hide your light beneath your uncertainties and insecurities. Spend more time with Me and I will make you glow with a godliness that's irresistinle. If you will let Me, I'll make you shine in such a way that you will be My star that points to heaven and brings hope to the hurting." 

Love, Your King and True Light of the world

Be that bright spot in someone's darkness today. Light up the lives of those around you. //

You are the light of the world--like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Don't hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all! Matthew 5:14-15

{taken from His Princess by Sheri Rose Shepherd}

A Devotional

I wanted to share something out of a devotional book that I’m reading called “His Princess” by Sheri Rose Shepherd (Go here to find out more about her books). 

  I know how hard it is for you to believe that My power is for you personally. The only thing stopping you from seeing My mighty hand at work in your life is you, My love. Remember, I placed within you the same power that I used to raise My Son, Jesus, from the dead. Don’t let past disappointments or fears keep you form asking what you need and believing that My timing is perfect. Keep seeking Me with all your heart and continue to obey all that I say while you wait on Me. Know that I will always keep My word and fulfill My promises. Even when the world lets you down, I will lift you up again. I will be true to you until the end of time and beyond.

This really encouraged me! My favorite part is about waiting on God's perfect timing. We all get impatient at times and want things to happen right away. But if we wait on His timing, and trust that He knows best, He will bless us. Remember, God always keeps His promises.
~Tashia

||  Psalm 27:14  ||

{: Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: Wait, I say, on the Lord :}