Can't win for losing

Do you ever feel like you can't win for losing? Like the enemy is perched on the overpass and you can't get by without getting pelted by the stones he is throwing? You try so hard to fight the good fight and walk the right path, you forgive when you are supposed to, you give support and fellowship when the opportunities come to you, you set a good example, always trying to better yourself and your relationship with The Lord and yet, you are getting beat up. You get home at night bloody and bruised and wonder “Am I missing something? Is there something else I should be doing? Seeking? Forgiving? Counseling? Shoot where am I going wrong?” When in actuality you’re probably doing it right. One of the enemy's greatest tricks is doubt. You doubt yourself, you doubt God. Even when we shoulder the doubt and think “What am I  missing that You want to show me” the doubt is still there. Its hard not to doubt though, when we know we are fallible and susceptible to sin, but take comfort knowing the enemy attacks the ones doing God's work and nurturing their relationship with Christ. It's easier said than done. I can say all of that to you and know the truth in the statement but when I come home bloodied and beat up I ask the same question. The enemy is clever, he is good at what he does and he has had years of practice at it. I hate to give him that credit but it's true and it's important to know what we are up against. But God is much much better at what HE does and He has far more experience in loving and teaching His children. Listen to Him instead, read His word His promises and PRAY. Always talk it out with God, He wants to hear from you and He wants you to rely on Him. Be open to listening to God if there is something He wants your attention in. Its ok to tell God “ I don't like this, and I don't get it” but be sure He knows you also TRUST Him and know He will bring you through it and He will use this to teach you and help you grow in Him. Oh and one more thing... remind me of this when I come home beat up.

Be kind to one another

~Brandi

“We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28