Are You Spiritually Battle Weary? I have been lately. I heard it said that if you are not feeling the effects of spiritual warfare, you really have to evaluate whether or not you are even in the battle. I try to understand as much as a person can what is written about in *Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.* And even knowing those things, it does not take away the feelings that I am experiencing or giving me any peace in the moment. Some people read what I write and make comments about how I should do this or that. I do want to thank you for your concern, and also want to let you all know that I do understand who I am fighting and what I need to do. It is written in *1 Peter 5:8 Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour.* There are many attacks that I seem to witness every day, some against me, others against my family and those I love and care about, and still more in the world around me. I do want to encourage all of us that are Battle Weary to put on the full Armor of God as listed in Ephesians 6. Remember that a knight in shining armor is a man that has never had his armor truly tested. I read a quote that was an encouragement to me and I pray it is to all who are in the depths of warfare as well. “The devil cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me. Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me. Money cannot buy me. Governments cannot silence me. And hell cannot handle me. I am a child of the most High God…I am a soldier, marching heaven-bound. Here I Stand! Who will you stand with me?” My brethren, if you are Battle Weary and are feeling overcome in the warfare, call on me and we will fight the enemy together, locking shields, encouraging one another to endure to the end. I will stand with you. Closing thought, we must always remember that we are fighting from victory, not for victory, because Jesus defeated death upon the cross. My BeLoved, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to give either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis in support of the different ministries God has entrusted to me. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

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