When Spiritual Attack Makes You Feel Like Quitting

Last week I blogged about spiritual attack (click here) And this week my mind continues to camp out on this topic from a somewhat different angle.

Spiritual attack means Christian writers and speakers are warriors in a battle–always. I’ve read and heard recently in the Christian and secular world about women being strong warriors. I appreciate these thoughts. I do. But can I just tell you something?

Sometimes all I can think is, I’m not strong, and I don’t know if I can be. Sometimes I don’t feel like a warrior. I just feel weak. 

And I think we writers and speakers are all are familiar with where these feelings might lead: quitting our dream, passion, or purpose; giving up because it’s too hard; putting the dream on the back burner for a bit and continuing to trudge along on a less treacherous path.

As I journaled about this, I sensed the Spirit giving me this thought: Melanie, you don’t have to be strong because I AM.

Wow! Does anyone else need to hear that? I can’t even tell you how much relief that gave me. And honestly, it made me cry.

So, let God be strong in you. He is the great I AM!

In Exodus 3:14, God speaks to Moses about his fears by responding,“’I AM WHO I AM.’” And continues in verse 15, “’This is My name forever, and this is My memorial-name to all generations.”

So, carry on, sweet sisters, in God’s strength. I know you’ll get weary sometimes, you’ll question what you’re doing, and you’ll feel like quitting.

Take a pause, maybe a break to refresh. Then pray for God to be your I AM, and don’t let the enemy deter you from your purpose of glorifying Him.

~ Melanie

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