Author Darlene J. Conard

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”

Our human habits get in God’s way so many times. During my time of prayer, I asked the Lord to help my unbelief like the Centurion did when he asked the Lord to heal his servant. He is being a man of authority felt unworthy for Jesus to come into his home. “Just, say the word and it will be done.”  (Matthew 8:5-9) Just say the word and it shall be done.

For several weeks, the intensity of spiritual warfare felt too much. One night I envisioned a page containing sentences, but certain details were left out. I saw myself as the enemy whispered in my ear accepting words of fate to fill in the blank. Then I saw the Lord’s finger blotting them out. “No, Darlene, those are not the right answers.

“God I’ve heard what everyone else has said about these situations. I want to know what You say.” His answers were wholesome, full of life and an expected end. He will answer!

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. … ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 KJV

We must remind ourselves multiple times, “I am not fighting against flesh and blood. We are beating the air getting now where but worn down. Learning to not fill in the blanks of our life story is taking the pen out of God’s hand. I want to encourage you to meditate on things that are from above.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” Philippians 4:8 KJV

I assure you His report is completely different!

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