This past weekend, Charlie 22 Outdoors hosted several women at two different retreats. Barbara took 7 to Ashes to Beauty (Women’s Encounter). This was over at Lake of the Ozarks. About a dozen other women were at our Spring Women’s Retreat Session I. It was hosted at Little Flat Creek Ranch. Just east of Purdy, Missouri. I am always blown away by what I hear took place at our events for female veterans and female spouses of veterans.
Barbara and I were reviewing her notes from the weekend. Comparing them to what our daughter had written down as well. Let’s just say that Anna wrote a book. Barbara…not so much. But, as she was telling me what she had written down, several things stuck out to me. One thing in particular is this quote: “As soon as you open your eyes, you’re in spiritual warfare.” I’m not sure a more true statement has ever been said. This is spot on. As soon as we wake up, the battle begins. Daily.
There are two sides in this daily battle. Team Jesus. And Team Satan. We know about Team Jesus. We know what he stands for. So let’s talk about the other side. Satan is a snake. Sneaking around. Lurking in the shadows. Using opportune moments to attack us. Layoffs, debts, health issues, etc. Using our emotions against us. Anxiety, depression, anger, etc. He doesn’t do anything in the open. It’s all behind the scenes. Because, he knows he will be spotted for who he is. So each morning, let’s be sure to wake up understanding that he is coming after us. Let’s put on our armor to fight him off. But more importantly, let’s wake up knowing that Jesus has us. The victory has already been declared. Satan has already lost. Our Lord and Savior take care of that for us years ago.
