“Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”

Ephesians 6:10-13

In every war, there is an enemy. I’ve never looked at the day to day as a battle, but I’m beginning to see that the enemy is very active, and his attacks are very real.

I should be grateful he’s coming after me, and after our team as a whole. Its a sign that we are doing good things for the Kingdom; that our ministry is a threat to Satan. However, these attacks are getting stronger, and they are really starting to hit home. What should have been a wonderfully relaxing long weekend brought much unsettling news that set off a whirlwind of worry in my mind. I’m struggling to put on my happy face, and I’m struggling to be all here this week.

I know a half hearted week is what the enemy wants most. I’m going into week 5 trying to remember that I’m engaged in a bitter war. If it comes from nothing more than my stubborn nature, I’m going to smile and be all in because I don’t want the enemy to have victory over me.

This week, pray that the Lord will keep Satan’s attacks away from me. Pray I’ll go into this week with my whole heart invested in each and every one of my students. Pray the Lord brings broken students to me, and pray they come with humble, vulnerable hearts.

Lord, be glorified in the battle.