I wonder HOW my life would be different if I truly believed in the power of the gospel... I wonder if my words would be more seasoned with scripture, if my actions would gracefully pierce darkness, maybe my thoughts would fuel a godly motivation....
I wonder, if the power of the gospel was let loose in my soul the way that it is intended to, I wonder how I might see the Lord carefully guiding my steps...gracefully moving my lips...creatively using my actions.....
I wonder why I'm holding it back. I wonder why I so often let my flesh take control and convince my spirit that I am less than a conqueror in Christ. I know truth. I have knowledge of His word and His purpose and His way.
I wonder if it's fear. Maybe it's pride. Perhaps it's shame. It could be chains from the past still overpowering a will toward freedom.
I wonder how frustrating it must be for the King of kings, Warrior of warriors to have empowered one with his spirit, only to watch as His soldier sits back in fear of what has already been defeated. Silly.
I'm tired of just wondering...
Finally, be STRONG in the Lord and in the strength of HIS might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore TAKE UP the WHOLE armor of God, that you may be able to WITHSTAND in the evil day, and having done all, to STAND FIRM. ~Ephesians 6:10-13
[ Fasten the Belt of Truth
Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness
As shoes for your feet, put on the readiness given by the gospel of Peace
Take up the shield of faith
Take the helmet of Salvation
Pray at ALL times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. ]
To that end keep ALERT with all PERSEVERANCE, making supplication for ALL the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an AMBASSADOR in chains, that I may declare it BOLDLY, as I ought to speak. ~Ephesians 6:18-20
[ Fasten the Belt of Truth
Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness
As shoes for your feet, put on the readiness given by the gospel of Peace
Take up the shield of faith
Take the helmet of Salvation
Pray at ALL times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. ]
To that end keep ALERT with all PERSEVERANCE, making supplication for ALL the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an AMBASSADOR in chains, that I may declare it BOLDLY, as I ought to speak. ~Ephesians 6:18-20
HEALING IS IN YOUR HANDS:
::Christy Nockels::
No mountain, no valley, no gain or loss we know
could keep us from Your love
No sickness, no secret, no chain is strong enough
to keep us from Your love
to keep us from Your love
How high, how wide
No matter where I am, healing is in Your hands
How deep, How strong,
And now by Your grace I stand, healing is in Your hands
Our present, our future, our past is in Your hands
We're covered by Your blood
We're covered by Your blood
In all things, we know that we are more than conquerors.
You keep us by Your love
How high, How wide
no matter where I am, healing is in Your hands
How deep, How strong
And now by Your grace I stand, healing is in Your hands
::Christy Nockels::
No mountain, no valley, no gain or loss we know
could keep us from Your love
No sickness, no secret, no chain is strong enough
to keep us from Your love
to keep us from Your love
How high, how wide
No matter where I am, healing is in Your hands
How deep, How strong,
And now by Your grace I stand, healing is in Your hands
Our present, our future, our past is in Your hands
We're covered by Your blood
We're covered by Your blood
In all things, we know that we are more than conquerors.
You keep us by Your love
How high, How wide
no matter where I am, healing is in Your hands
How deep, How strong
And now by Your grace I stand, healing is in Your hands
