Just Another One of Those Days....

Yes, it was just another one of those days when Satan tries to steal my joy……..and succeeds!  Ugh!   Why is it that I don’t see that sometimes?  Why is it the day after when I have a meltdown that I realize this fact?  Why is it that I get blindsided when I know what God’s Word says?  I should be living my life in victory because Jesus has already won and therefore, I can live in His VICTORY!!

Ah, but I am of mere flesh……

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”  Matthew 26:41

It was one of those days when I feel overwhelmed with life or am dealing with some physical pain that Satan just seizes that opportunity, swoops in and steals the joy from me……causing a meltdown.  Yesterday was that day!  I was wearing a new pair of shoes and my feet were killing me…..beyond any pain a new pair of shoes had ever caused.  I was miserable by the end of the day.  Felt like my feet were in vice grips.  I had been feeling a little overwhelmed the last couple of days with all the responsibilities that I have between work, home and other commitments I have made.   And waking up early (way earlier than usual) to make my husband lunch and kiss him before he heads out to work, it was leaving me feeling exhausted.  I usually can fall back asleep but not these last couple days.    

It is amazing how feeling overwhelmed with things in life just opens the door to Satan if I am not careful or not fully prepared for my day.  But I must confess that I was allowing myself to be in that state of mind, allowing myself to feel frustrated and whiney!  I hate to say it but it’s the truth.  You know, that ‘pity party’ that is just a Pit of Lies!  And he just loves it….and swoops in.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” John 10:10a

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

Now it’s the day after and it has all passed and now clarity sets in.  I was able to go to bed early last night and get the rest my body was obviously desperate for.  And it’s at this point I am reminded of God’s truth and His promises.  Oh how I cling to Isaiah 40:31!

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint.”  Isaiah 40:31

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Sadly, I am sure I will have another one of those kind of days.  But today is not going to be one of them!  Today, I am prepared and I am standing on God’s Word!

Chronicling my walk with my Savior!

God’s blessings,

Michelle