It is so abundantly clear that our appointment with Global Orphan Project and orphan care, in general, was a divine plan. The more we try to love people and the closer we are to Him, the more vicious the attacks from the enemy become.
My family has been under spiritual attack for over a week now. I won't get into all the details.
I will tell you, though, that when we see the events as what they truly are, it almost makes you laugh at Satan's attempts to rule. There have been a good amount of tears shed and some ugly words shouted. There has been a degree of persecution that was initially very hurtful.
John 15:18-25 talks about the world's hatred toward Jesus and His followers. I love verse 25: "But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in the law...."
I believe God makes all things good and He will prevail in my family's sufferings. I am choosing this morning to meditate on the holiness of our Creator and Sustainer.
Psalms 148 (this is the chapter I want to memorize---Thank you, David Platt)
PRAISE THE LORD!
Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!
Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts!
Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light!
Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, and you waters above the heavens!
Let them PRAISE THE NAME OF THE LORD,
For He commanded and they were created.
He also established them forever and ever; He made a decree which shall not pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth
You great sea creatures and all the depths; Fire and hail, snow and clouds;
Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;
Mountains and all hills; Fruitful trees and all cedars;
Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and flying fowl;
Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;
Both young men and maidens; Old men and children.
Let them PRAISE THE NAME OF THE LORD,
For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven.
And He has exalted the horn of His people, the praise of all His saints-
Of the children of Israel, a people dear to Him.
PRAISE THE LORD!
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It is so easy to get weighed down with all that is thrown at you when you are under attack. It takes a strong and faithful person to see past it for what it really is, Satan doing his work. Stay strong, stand up for what you know is right and pray until you can't pray anymore! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers everyday!
ReplyDelete-Dawn Hylton
You guys stay strong for the rest of that aren't brave enough to make the leap you are making.
ReplyDeleteJason & Wendy--You know you are doing what God has called you to do, so keep the faith. Don't let Satan have a place in what God is planning to accomplish through you. Just remember that Satan has to work the hardest on those that are closest to God. You are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteLyndal & Michelle