Y’all…yes you heard me right. I’m pulling out a southern saying instead of my usual “you guys” ’cause I just need to be on the down-low and draw out how this week has gone. “y’all, it’s been that kind of week!”

Last week I told you I’ve been reading through the book The Circle Maker and I was praying, “Lord, do something unpredictable and uncontrollable.” Well, lots of unpredictable things have happened to my schedule and lots of things that felt uncontrollable were there, too! Yet, I continued to do what God had called me to do and accomplish.

“Y’all!” The devil is not happy!

I’ve had so much drama this week that normally does not happen. There have been days when the ball has dropped and I’m like, “uh, no, this is not happening”.  At times, I’ve felt like there has been 200 pounds sitting on my chest. So much heartbreak going on around me: friends experiencing death of their parents, cancer is interrupting another life, compromise is getting in the way of a close relationship with God. In the chaos, though, God is calling me ever so quietly to come and rest in His presence. I see Him working in the lives around me as I’ve texted my friends and begged for their prayers. I’ve called others and told them I’m in need of support and I’ve asked for hugs. And, God has calmed me through their presence at just the right time.

Through it all, I feel God’s peace around me and, more importantly, within me.

Here’s what I’m learning, in the midst of chaos, I come running to God. While I’m running, and still actively doing what He’s asked of me, He is providing for me what I need to complete the task at hand. God always keeps His promises. He is for us and not against us. He desires for reconciliation when we get off-course. I’m being challenged by my actions while reading through the Old Testament and listening to the prophets of old tell Israel and Judah to repent due to their hearts that have been led astray. God is cheering me on to find Him, to want Him, and to desire His will.

The Bible is not dead. It’s real, active, and alive! The Bible is Truth. And, God does keep His promises. He wins the war in the end! So, therefore, today I will not give in to Satan’s lies that I’m defeated or less-than. Nope, I will fight with holy indignation knowing that God is fighting for me. All I have to do is to be obedient.

Where are you struggling today in your walk with God? Give it back to Him and let Him fight the battle for you. Walk in obedience and watch, ’cause, y’all, evil won’t win!

© 2017 Susan M. Sims

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