Christian Commentary Encouraging Devotions

You taste what you’re made of

You might bend ‘til you break

Cause it’s all you can take

On your knees you look up

Decide you’ve had enough

You get mad, you get strong

Wipe your hands, shake it off

Then you stand, then you stand

Life’s like a novel with the end ripped out

The edge of canyon with only one way down

Take what you’re given before it’s gone

And start holdin’ on, keep holdin’ on

Every time you get up and get back in the race

One more small piece of you starts to fall into place – yeah.

-Rascal Flatts.

Sound familiar?

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,

that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13

But this is key... when push comes to shove,

I'm not relying on my shove!

I'm relying on God and His strength to see me through.

Please help us against our enemies,

for all human help is useless.

With God's help we will gain the victory. Psalm 60.

He alone is my Rock and my salvation.

My hope comes from Him. He alone.

Trust in Him at all times.

Pour out your heart to Him. Psalm 62.

Be prepared.

You're up against far more than you can handle on your own.

Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued,

so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet.

Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words.

Learn how to apply them.

You'll need them throughout your life.

God's Word is an indispensable weapon.

In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare.

Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters.

Keep your eyes open.

Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. Ephesians 6:13-18