Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Stand Firm

Posted on By jennifer

Tuesday morning and that means Bible study! Always a great way to start the week..or, at least, keep Monday’s momentum going:) Just wanted to share a quote I read a few days ago that has been with me ever since. It is from Charles Stanley’s In Touch magazine – a monthly devotional that has been a tremedous blessing to me.

With regard to the daily spiritual battle that each of us who claim to be Christians is involved in, Dr. Stanley writes, “Victory demands more than floating through each day.” Oh my. Each morning I must purpose to fight my flesh and stand firm against the devil and all that he hopes to use in order to defeat me. And then throughout the day, I have to walk close with my savior in order to be victorious.

Every day is a new day. And a new battle. But God’s mercies are new every morning as well and victory can be mine. Stay in the fight, my friends.

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Comments (8)

  1. Jennifer,
    You are absolutely right! Living passively doesn't accomplish a lot does it? I find that the only ways I can live victoriously is to remember Joshua 1:9 "Have not I commanded you, be strong and of a good courage…"

    Your blog design is lovely. So glad I stopped by this morning. 🙂

    Have a lovely day.
    Lynnette

  6. Amen!! So many times I hear people say 'everything happens for a reason', or God must not have wanted me to do that (if they meet some sort of resistance). We must realize we have an enemy and know that 'greater is He that is in us, than he that is in the world'. We are in a battle, but we are well able!! Thank you Lord!!

  7. The enemy is certainly prowling around, looking to destroy us. That's why we need to be alert…ever mindful of the steps we take, the thoughts we have, and the words we say. And where our strength comes from!

  8. I don't think it is something any of us like to think about too much, but the truth is…there is a VERY real, VERY powerful enemy who does nothing but find ways to seek whom he might defeat and destroy. We MUST stand firm as you said. If we aren't fighting many battles with him, then we probably aren't doing much for God either. Floating through our days really isn't good enough. This was really good and made me think and I am glad you posted it. Hope you enjoyed bible study. I cut a good 3 inches off my hair and layered it up even more and I am feeling like a new woman, haha… Now I need to get something done around here…can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving. Have a good rest of the day. HUGS

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