With one breath, one touch, our God can SHIFT the atmosphere within our minds, bodies, and souls.
With a Whisper.
Reading scripture tonight I was reminded that many have had illnesses or “disabilities” that have caused them to feel disconnected from the world. And sometimes even God.
For me I have struggled with mental health issues for a long time. In a moment, out of no where, my mind shifts from a place of confidence and peace to a place I like to call “the Enemy’s playground”.
Lies of Rejection. Lies of my Worth. Lies of Failure. Just Lies.
They pierce my soul to a level where I feel like David in the Bible. “God I know you could stop this right now! Why? Why do I have to go through this?”
In Psalm 13 David says:
“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?”
Have you ever asked God, “How much longer God?”
Can I be real? Have you ever had a moment where the lies made you feel like giving up would be better for those around you, versus you standing in your authority and NOT letting the enemy control your mind anymore?
David continued:
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death, and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,”and my foes will rejoice when I fall.
But the best part is the end of this passage. The best part is knowing that David was being used by God, even in his times of weakness where the enemy and his flesh were in a battle. David knew that His God had helped him win many times before. Why would this time be any different?
He finishes by saying:
But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing the Lord’s praise,
for he has been good to me.
He has been GOOD to me! Yes God! (Enter praise dance here)
At 34 years old, as I have moments where the enemy tries to get a hold on my mind, I reflect back to the 18 year old girl who felt like life was over. My dreams of being a Clemson grad and continuing the family tradition were gone because I was weak. But God showed up and showed out and took me on a path that made me even stronger today.
He WHISPERS:
“Caroline remember that you’ve been here before. But the journey isn’t over. Because I have your steps ordered you just have to trust me. Great things will come. Every battle is won! Head up and carry my victory with you!”
He WILL do it again! He has always been so, so Good to me!
Listen for the Whispers of Triumph!
The Trenches of the Kingdom 