The Enemies We Face

Well...I started the Bible Study by Beth Moore, "A Woman's Heart". So far, it's been so good. I'm only in week 2. I never thought I become so intrigued by the story of the children of Israel in the wilderness. I wish I had time to write down each little thing the Lord has shown me already, but I don't. I would like to share something that the Lord gave to Beth that has spoken volumes to me....

"What enemy are you facing today?
1. invite God to come between you and your enemy
2. invite God to 'open the eyes of your heart' so that you may recognize Him at work
3. count on Jesus; He NEVER fails"

I'm not sure what enemies you face today. Me?...well...most of the enemies I've faced lately have definitely been within my own mind. Fear....guilt...doubt...feelings of failure...insecurity...unbelief...the list could most definitely go on and on. The enemy wants us to fail...he doesn't want us to believe that God has our best in mind....he doesn't want us to trust God through all that He has allowed, because inevitably, God has allowed those things to bring Himself glory and to make us more like Him. I have to ask that question more than once a day. I know God has so much to teach me....after all, I'm a very, VERY leaky vessel.

Father, I pray that You will be before every enemy I face today. You placed Your pillars of cloud and fire between the children of Israel and Pharaoh's army to protect them. You are still that same God...that same Protector. Father, open my eyes that I might see things as You see them.