Lions

The Bible says that the enemy is like a lion; walking around, seeking who he may devour.

I have been looking over my shoulder so much lately. My enemy used to be subtle. Slowly bleeding things into my life that would affect me. I usually caught on right before he could pounce. My spiritual ears were beginning to tune in to the sound of his breathing. I knew when he was there and what he was thinking and I could overcome him... every time!

This time though, he has not been so subtle. Maybe out of desperation to catch me. Instead of waiting and pouncing at the perfect moment, he is attacking with everything he has. It is a bold and fierce assault. THIS IS IT. This is his last fight with me. He knows that if I am to win THIS battle, that all other attempts on me will be useless. Every bit of his energy and every trick he knows are out of the bag. We are eye to eye. He growls and spits at me while I firmly stand against him.

This is the battle of my life.

I will tell you the truth - there are days when I look at the wounds he is inflicting

and I wonder if I can survive them.

I have to trust that strong tower in the distance. The one that I can run to and be safe in. I have to remember to abide in the shadow and to be still

and know.

I will win this!

Even if I must come out of it on my knees.

There is no other choice but to trust God's plan and win this.

I will win this...