I recently found myself in a situation that was a distraction but was sent to destroy me. I say that it was a distraction because it caught me by such surprise. For this very reason, I also say that it was sent to destroy me. It provided me confirmation, with the mere fact that even when we are walking in our purpose, even when we are being obedient to God, and adhering to our calling, attacks will still come! And sometimes, (if not all of the time), they carry the potential to take us completely out of the will of God-because the resulting hurt, causes us not to even want to try anymore. However, even in these situations, we are still in the hands of God! And in doing so, we still have to press on in the will of God! I had been ministering to people for weeks about the power and the effects of distractions. So, I was on guard (or so I thought) with the areas in my life. I say this because oftentimes, when we minister to God's people or people in general, we sometimes become key targets to the enemy's attacks, to his retaliation methods. And I experienced this very recently.
I had invested so much time and energy into a source that proved not to even be worthwhile for me in the end. As a matter of fact, I almost wanted to run and hide from the pain that resulted from this event. But, as I sat down, and just pondered how I could allow myself to be taken advantage of, the enemy's thoughts came into my head. This was so that I could go down (mentally/emotionally) even lower than how far the situation itself was already taking me. One thing I have learned on my faith walk with Christ, is that the enemy never stops trying to steal the individual's mind. He is always trying to occupy the thoughts of individuals, because if he succeeds, then we get off track with God, further delaying the fruition of our purpose in Him. Distraction! But can I tell you, that even as the enemy had began to overtake my thoughts, one specific thought came back to my mind-that eradicated all of the other thoughts that had already come to my mind. I remembered hearing Pastor Kimberly Jones say on more than one occasion, "we will live in peace and not pieces"!
This key thought turned me back toward God and His purpose for my life, almost just quick as a bad experience was trying to get me out of it. It simply proved to me, once again, that no matter what we encounter and how it affects us, God never stops fighting for us-before these very encounters have a lasting effect on/within us! So just as this very thought turned my mind and thoughts back to God and His will for my life, let it do the same for you! Regardless of what you may be facing, just know that God is still working behind the scenes, and fighting for you and your purpose in Him! And since we all know this fact, also make the choice today and everyday, to "live in peace and not in pieces".Make the choice to continue going, pressing toward the mark, for God's will for your life, and His way for daily living.
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