Finding the Spirit - Identifying the Enemy

In the daily fight for survival our vision is blurredGod. It is the single most proactive choice we can
because our health is compromised. This is whenmake. Faith is nothing if it is not tested and tried.
the enemy attacks- we lose focus and becomeStand firmly on it; focus steadily on the enemy,
vulnerable. We doubt our inner strength andand never lose site of goals. Rebuke the demon
become discouraged and depressed.Sometimes itdaily in the name of Jesus and through it all laugh;
seems like the fates are against us. However,it is therapeutic.We handle the things that we can
life's obstacles should not deter us from ourand stay optimistic, trusting in our hearts and in
personal triumphs. We must forge upward andour souls that God will bring us through the storm.
onward to meet our goals; not necessarily ourIf we believe and have faith as tiny as a mustard
destiny.Be vigilant; protect the spirit. Rememberseed we will be able to move mountains. Stop
the enemy is sneaky and dangerous. My enemy isworrying and feeling sorry for self; fight with
Breast Cancer. Who or what is your enemy?every fiber of the being. Desperate situations call
Have you identified it? If you have, ask yourself afor desperate measures.The enemy must not
few questions and solidify a plan of action.Clingtake control of the mind, the intellect, and/ or the
steadfastly to beliefs. Sometimes it becomes oursoul. Keep it at bay; pray, pray, pray. Stay
sole life line; our saving grace. During the darkestoptimistic and nourish the spirit regularly to keep it
hours of the storm it can become impossible tostrong and centered.The spirit is the core of the
hold on. But hold on we must. We must weatherbeing- it needs sustenance. Let the spirit drink the
the storm. It may be necessary to go outside ournourishment provided by the Lord as it hungers
comfort zone. It may be time to re- examine ourfor righteousness. Remember the spirit can grow
lives, question our beliefs, and make life changingweak but it will never die. Inner strength comes
decisions.Establish and develop a relationship withfrom the God within.