The War

So lately I have been thinking about spiritual warfare and the reality of things unseen. I can't seem to get it out of my mind. It's so easy to put this reality out of mind, especially during the everyday tasks of life. But the fact is it's still here. It's always here. The battles between darkness and light are ever present. What got me thinking about this is all that is going on in this nation and the terrible choices our leaders are making. On Facebook I see so many things. Things like making fun of the president, bashing him and making him all matters of jokes. I also must say that I have laughed at a few of them. I mean, come on, some of them are pretty funny! But then a few days ago my mom showed me one and afterwards it hit me. ''Why am I laughing? Well, it was funny. Okay, yeah it's funny but there's something deeper to it.'' So I thought about it and came to this conclusion. Instead of bashing and making our president look like a complete idiot(which, by the way, I am in NO way supportive of him or condoning anything he has ever done) but in stead, as believers, pray for him. PRAY for him. Use Facebook to encourage each other to pray. Lift up our voices as one. Cry unto the Father with one accord and with complete and utter agreement for our president's salvation. For his families salvation. For our other deceived leaders salvation. This goes so much deeper than mandatory insurance and gun control. We are in the midst of a very intense battle of good versus evil and believers need to be praying. We need to pray for our authority. We need to pray against the wickedness surrounding us and against all enemy attacks. I can't say it enough. The church needs to be praying. We need to put on the armour of God... "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints." Ephesians 6:10-18 (KJV). This is what we're really fighting against and I encourage any believers in Christ who read this to pray and to get into the Word of God. I pray that I will always have a passion for prayer and a hunger for The Word that will never burn out or go stale. I hope and pray that believers will join together and pray. Pray for our nation. Pray for the unsaved. Pray for whatever Jesus puts on your heart to pray for. And remember,(myself included) that we are in a war and there are many battles to be fought. Put on the armour, get into God's Word and pray!

A Heart For Worship

Ok.So I haven't blogged in quite awhile. I'm so terrible with keeping it up. Maybe I should have a late goal set for this year. Blog more often! So being at a friend's house inspires me to write at times. So here's one of the ones that I wrote. A Heart Of Worship With Hands Lifted High. My Soul Longing For YOU; My Being Seeking YOUR Face. A Love Song I Have But Only For YOU. From The Deepest Part Of Me It Sings. The Words That YOU Give I Cannot Contain. With A Full Heart I Open My Mouth And Sing. A Melodious Tune Rising Up To YOU So Beautiful And So Sweet. It Is A Gift That YOU Give; Passionate And Real. So Lovely Is A Heart For Worship. This one I think took me two days to write. The words don't come all at once but when it all comes together it is a great encouragement to me. I love worshipping the Lord! Especially when HE gives me words to say to Him that just come to mind. Having a heart for worship is truly an incredible thing. It gives me such joy that sometimes I feel like my face is glowing beyond capacity. I love how Jesus gives me the words to sing. A melodious tune rising up to Him. Jesus hearing it and being pleased by my heart for worship and gives me words I cannot contain. So I keep on singing. I believe Jesus really enjoys singing and us worshipping Him through song. All throughout the Psalms He says to sing. One of my favorites is Psalm 100: 1-2. "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before His presence with singing." I love it! Its said in so many places and different ways. Song is a beautiful gift the Lord has given us. And you don't even have to sound amazing to do it. (Like me) You can just make a joyful noise. How cool is that!! :) That about sums it up for me. I love Jesus. I love singing. And I love being outside while I'm doing it. :) God bless! - Jessie