Distractions

A commercial for the United States Army declares, "And when they're asked what they did to make a difference, they will say, "I became a soldier."

Whether or not it is "kosher" today to call Christians "soldiers," the truth is that's what we are. We live in a world that is a battlefield between light and darkness, between truth and deception, between life and death. Paul even called those who worked with him to spread the Gospel soldiers of Christ Jesus. (See 2 Timothy 2:3 AMP)

That means, praying moms, just like the US Army soldier, we have a purpose that will make a difference. In fact, it is a work that was planned for our lives by our Soldier God, who uses His right hand in glorious power to shatter the enemy.

The Lord is a great soldier.

The Lord is his name.

Exodus 15:3 (ERV)

And consider these words penned by the prophet Isaiah—

He saw that there was no man,

And wondered that there was no intercessor;

Therefore His own arm brought salvation for Him;

And His own righteousness, it sustained Him.

For He put on righteousness as a breastplate,

And a helmet of salvation on His head;

He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing,

And was clad with zeal as a cloak.

According to their deeds, accordingly He will repay,

Fury to His adversaries,

Recompense to His enemies;

The coastlands He will fully repay

Isaiah 59:16-18 (NKJV)

"We are at war," as Christine Caine said. And when we pick up the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, in prayer, the enemy is slashed! Those words our mouths speak in prayer echoing God's own are something the enemy hates—not just because he hears them, but also because we hear them!

Be sure and convinced—"of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you." Philippians 1:6 (AMP)

Be excited!! We—you—are doing Kingdom work that makes a difference for eternity. And don't let the world or the enemy or even you distract you. As Beth Moore wrote, if Satan can't get to us with destruction, he will try distraction. So, speak over distractions as Nehemiah did:

I am doing a GREAT work and cannot come down.

Why should the work stop while I leave to come down to you?

Nehemiah 6:3 (AMP)

 

My prayer, my benediction, for us echoes Paul's—

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Romans 16:20 (NKJV)