I was talking to one of my friends on the phone earlier this week about tough relationships. And how they affect your walk with God. Sometimes there will be people who will take your hand and walk with you. Others will stand behind, not understanding. And then there are those that will fight to keep you from moving forward. Just as I was about to say something about those that keep you from moving forward my 2 1/2 year old walked over, sat down, and wrapped herself around my leg. My kids sometimes do this when I’m leaving to go somewhere. Typically saying something like “No mommy, don’t go!” I think in some ways this is just a perfect metaphor for those that fight to keep us from moving forward. They grab tight and yell “NO, dont go!” Those that don’t know God are scared. Scared for the unknown, scared for the change. It’s natural for us as humans to fight when we are scared, or don’t understand. Sometimes when I don’t know how to express to Justin that something scares me, especially when I think he wouldn’t understand, my emotions turn to anger. But being scared goes back to fear, a topic I discussed a couple weeks ago. Fear is a lack of trust in God. What if something happens? Beth Moore said the following phrase in her Esther bible study, “If _________, then God. If your worst fear happens, then God steps in. God will walk hand in hand with you, and bring you forward. And when you think you can walk no longer, he picks you up and carries you forth. Learning to lean on God is such a powerful lesson. And some days it’s easier than others. Sometimes we will wander and think we can do it all on our own, but come back to God realizing we can’t.
Our walk with God is such an amazing journey. But it’s very difficult to move forward in life when you have a relationship holding you tight, trying to keep you from moving forward. And I’m not saying your loved ones wake in the morning thinking of how they will destroy your spiritual journey. I do, however, believe that the devil will snake his way into any crevice and create hardships. The devil is the demon of fear. Perhaps this loved one wants to move forward, but their fear is hindering them. Or maybe this loved one doesnt know Jesus. But it’s for certain the devil is using every opportunity to turn you from your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He will take the inch and turn it into a mile. So just as we use weights during exercise to grow stronger; Take these circumstances you are going through and build your spiritual muscles. Model Christ for those that need him most. “… For we are the temple of the living God.” 2 Cor 6:15
-Rachel
by Rachel
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