The Stranger Inside Revealed

My last post was about me wrestling with this stranger within me. A stranger that tries, and too often succeeded, in vexing my spirit. The stranger that sets out to discourage me and set fear in my breast. Well, friends, I recognize who she is now. Recognition is a gift, the ability to recognize what a thing is. Recognize what a thing means to and for you. Thank You, Christ for the gift of recognition.

I, now, see her for the liar she is. The deceitful thief she shields. Within me, which is within my flesh, are two natures.The nature of my flesh is at war with the nature of my spirit. Where I would rise and triumph, my flesh brings fear and discouragement, procrastination. When I move into what God has for me, that other nature asks, "What can i do to destroy this? What is the best point of attack to stop this good thing?

So that nature creeps in, clouding my mind with all of the can'ts so that I can't see the cans. So what am I going to do with this information? I mean, is recognition good only for recognition's sake? I was so totally bogged down and beset, but didn't see any point of attack. So now, with the gift of recognition, able to see the enemy, now I must seek the point of my attack.

And I will attack. Someone told me today, a wise young minister, that we must go on the offensive sometimes. Take the steps of faith to move forward for a better life. A life more dedicated to God's purposes and to be a blessing to His people, my people. So, I must go on the offensive now with this other nature. It is important that she be weakened that I not be debilitated by her attacks. I can't really make her disappear, but I can lessen the impact.

So first, I must recognize-yes that wondrous word again- her methods when she attacks. Ok, first when I'm happy, she points out the bad. When I'm hopeful, she tells me why I should doubt. The difference now? As opposed to embracing or even entertaining those thoughts, I will rebuke those thoughts, combat them with the word of God and move on. The thing is, she's really very weak and only words. She can't move anything or touch me.

Now, don't get this wrong like she is a pushover, because she isn't. Those words can be a mother. The right word at the right time, can devastate you. But God's word is more powerful than she can imagine being. If you doubt it, let me tell you that my thoughts were so totally dark last night and I wasn't really any better by morning. But God. God knew what I needed and he delivered on it. With the wisdom He gave me, I can rejoice in what I now see.

This is so super exciting if I take it. This blog isn't just for you, it's for me also. For me mostly. I need to remember and I need to put into practice. Warrior mode is in full swing now. So to close, for now, let's get it. Seriously, the time is now for us to get what is ours and to move into the realm we should be in as children of the Most High. Let's get it.