Put out a Fleece Today!

"We often labor under the misguided notion that Satan wants us to do his will. Satan has no will in our lives. He only wants us to do our will. We have met the enemy, and he is us." (Having a Mary Heart - Joanna Weaver)

I saw this book in my bookcase this morning and was drawn to it. I just opened up the book and it randomly fell open to this page. I think it describes what I'm going through right now. I need to always look at every situation with the right mindset and that is I will prevail and the enemy will not use me against myself. The enemy knows my weaknesses and when I hit a place in my life that seems so difficult, in the past I would turn to an eating disorder or any way to numb out. It wasn't Satan grabbing my hands, holding them behind my back and making me use food as a way of coping. I chose that myself. I think many times Christians blame their sin and insecurities on the enemy. It's an easy way out. I myself have had moments that I get so ticked off at Satan that I could just scream. But when I do that I am giving him power. He is the father of lies. Sometimes we think that we hear a word from God. It seems like it couldn't be from anywhere else. But I suggest that you test any word that you hear. If it is from God there will be a peace and a sense of relief. Of course stepping into new territory is always a little nerve-racking but if you are trying to decipher if it is actually from God then pray and tell Him you need confirmation. I've done that several times and I will either read or hear the confirmation. God isn't difficult. He doesn't give you puzzles. He's straight to the point and has the quickest trip to our destination of happiness and peace. He wants the best for you and me. If you doubt that, then test the spirits or put out a fleece. Meaning, pray something specific for confirmation and if it is not answered then do not proceed. I'll give you an example. When I felt like I was supposed to go away for treatment for an eating disorder, I specifically told God that He would have to put everything into place effortlessly for me. When it came time for me to ask my boss if I could take a short leave of absence she started going into all the reasons I couldn't and I started praying to myself..."God if you want me to go, she will need to change her mind right now" and I'm telling you that quick she took a breath and a pause and said "We will work it out. We want you to go." He put all the steps into place for me.
Let me explain to you how He showed off to me on my trip to Arizona for this eating disorder treatment. Hummingbirds are very special to me. They have significant meaning. I was dropped off in Denver to spend the night and get on the airplane the next morning. I got to the airport alright but reality set in on how long I was going to be gone away from my boys and away from life. I thought to myself "I could just run. No one would even miss me for 45 days." And about that time they called for us to board the plane. And I kept hearing God tell me to look at the plane. I started walking down the hallway to board but couldn't see anything on the plane. Once I got to where I could see, there was a huge hummingbird on the plane. And I was seated at a window so that when I looked out I could see a very small hummingbird on the wing right next to me all the way there. I had such a peace come over me. I knew God was riding next to me.
That's what God will do for you too. Test Him. Not out of manipulation but out of obedience. He loves that we are willing to come to Him to make sure we are getting it right. We are not "bugging" Him. We are loving Him and asking advice from a Daddy that loves us beyond our wildest dreams. Take time on any decision you are having trouble making today. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”- Colossians 3:13

I don't know if someone reading this needs this scripture today but I felt like I needed to add this to the bottom of my blog. Enjoy your day - may it be blessed.