Battle

Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night with a loved one's name on your heart, with visions of this person's face appearing over and over in your mind? For me, this is not a common occurance. I am an extremely hard sleeper, and I do treasure moments spent in my big cozy bed. However, tonight is an exception to the norm. I woke up about two hours ago with a dear friend's name on my heart. In my spirit, I could tell something just wasn't right. This person's face kept appearing to me, and falling back to sleep was just not an option. I stumbled downstairs, got some water, headed back upstairs, laid back down, and finally realized I needed to go to battle for this person. I grabbed my sword, the Word of God, and headed back downstairs. After breathing this person's name in prayer, soaking this person in the Name of Jesus, I began writing what was on my heart.

Over and over right now, the words from Israel Houghton's song "Prayers of the Righteous" replay themselves, providing strength, encourgement, and a nice soundtrack to write along with. The lyrics are this:

"When we pray we believe we receive
What we ask in His name All things are possible
When we pray we tap into miraculous things
And victoriously we declare

That we know the prayers
Of the righteous availeth much
The prayers of the righteous prevail
Yes we know the prayers
Of the righteous prevail His love never fails
The prayers of the righteous
Availeth much
We are victorious
We are we are
You are miraculous
You are You are"

This song I sing over this dear friend tonight.

Recently I have been disturbed by my ignorance to my friend's needs. Sure, I try to chat with many of them on a daily basis. I check up on their days, ask how they're doing, even cook for them on occassion. But what my friends really need is for me to go to battle for them; to intercede on their behalf. I am reminded of this passage in scripture, Ephesians 6:10-13:

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything to stand."

The needs of my friends may be great. And everyone one of their lives encompass different circumstances and needs. However, one constant remains- God's POWER is GREATER than all we may face. No matter the circumstances, His power overrides. Stop fighting this battle by yourself. Pick up your sword daily and allow Him to fight for you. We are victorious because He is miraculous! I am absorbing these words as I type them.

Okay, I am finished preaching at you. For whatever reason, these are words placed on my heart tonight; I am only trying to convey their message. I pray this blog fills you with encouragement. If life is difficult at this point, know that this season of life is not the end for you. It is just the beginning. This will be your testimony. But pick up the Word, our sword, and rely on His power to fight for you. And know that I am going to battle right alongside you.