While you are inspired to do the dancing of the era (which is basically moving from side to side with painful, jerky looking movements) I shall explain my own inspiration for the post. Well...in general terms, of course:)
I know, I know....from the archives of my blog you can most likely see the insertion of hard situations that I have had with certain people that shall remain mysterious to outsiders. But no matter how hard the circumstance or trouble or pain, they still remain deeply woven in my heart. Why is this? Because it's something that the Lord placed on my heart that I am unable to ignore.
The normal reaction is to cut the foe of pain out of your life, it's what we all do....much like if you get a splinter. You get it out, get it away, do anything you can to dig that thing out and not feel the soreness or pain from it. Bleh, I hate those things. Pain really can linger to make you miserable even from the smallest things, can't it? Don't even get me started on the subject of stubbing toes.....Good. Gosh.
Obviously people are different and not to be put in the same category as stubbing your toe (and why is it always the little one??) or getting a splinter (what's up the ones that get under your fingernail? How does that even happen?) People are more important and relationships are far deeper than the temporary effects of a tiny physical pain, though they may both inspire similar facial expressions..
One of my favorite stories to read is, 'The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser. Oh my goodness, so interesting and exciting. My favorite character is Britomart, a lady knight that fought more bravely than many men and was never turned away from her mission. She helped people and fought in battles without flinching, but her purpose was always in front of her and she never strayed from it. She searched for the one that her heart loved and never gave in to the temptations of the world or any other distractions that could possibly have changed her mind. Her heart was set, her goal determined, and her path was established. There was even a time when she fought the actual knight that she was searching for, yet she stayed steadfast.
I know it's a fictional story, a beautifully written tale about characters that don't exist, doing things that we've never heard people doing.....but I find it interesting in many aspects. I think it's neat to see so much symbolism wrapped in those stories that I may be able to apply to my own. Even though I can't wield a sword, or ride a horse, or conquer fortresses, or save towns from evil ogres.....I can stay steadfast. I can fight off the sadness and discouragement of rejection while I continue to love someone that doesn't love me. I can be obedient to the calling that I know, without a doubt, that God has given me. I can stay on the course set before me and I can do it to the best of my ability, even when I feel like I am the weakest and most insignificant person on earth. I can try.
Sometimes I fight in prayer for those that I love the most, only to turn around and be pierced through the heart by the sword of those I fight for. I don't understand these things. But I understand that God doesn't leave my side through a second of it. I'm not alone to face the ogres that look nothing like Shrek and have no sense of humor at all. He's here. And He is going to turn these things around so I can finally see the full picture of it all. Why I see it in Ipod form when I really need to see it in Imax form, is beyond me. But there's a purpose for it all.
So I'm going to keep riding, with my armor on to deflect the enemy from dumping discouragement on me. I will keep my sword and shield handy, cause those ugly dragons don't roast marshmallows and they mean business. I will keep fighting for the ones that I love, because I still love them. And even if they choose to never love me back, or decide they would rather fight against me, I will still love them and fight for them. Cause that's what real love is. The best and truest form of love is Jesus, who exemplifies love in it's purest form.
So to the person (s) that I write this specific post to; I always have and always will continue to love you no matter what you've done, what you're doing, or what you will do.
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
-Ephesians 6:10-18
"Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand it's own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance."
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
1 comment:
Awesome....and well said...my daughter and fellow warrior,(whom I've fought alongside on so many occasions).
The Lord of Heaven's Armies is by your side, and He will lead you in this battle.
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