Monday #2 Devotion

Psalm 29:11--The Lord will give strength unto His people;
the Lord will bless His people with peace.

There is a wonderful tradition that our armed forces practice during battles.
While some other nations leave their dead and wounded on the battlefield, our
service men and women will put their own lives in jeopardy to rescue those that
need help. They don't want to leave any person on the field of battle. It is a way
of honoring the investment that these wonderful and brave human beings have
given for the sake of freedom and democracy. A rescue is launched right in the
middle of battle to help those that have suffered injury, loss, or are at risk of greater
damage and danger.

A relationship with God works exactly the same way. He will prepare you for "battle"
with the "boot camp" of His Word. In It, you will discover how to discipline your life
so that you will be ready and well-equipped in the face of attacks on righteousness in
your life. You have a squadron of angelic hosts that the Bibles says will surround you
in your ways of service and obedience to God. You have a wealth of wisdom, knowledge,
insight, and discernment available to guide you when you are confronted with an enemy
of what is right, moral, and good.

God will never leave you alone in the battle. He is your General, you war commander. He
knows every battle plan and the route of attack. He will give you strength to weather the
battle. Beyond that, He equips you with the perseverance and patience to run head-long
into the fight. He will strengthen you and will bless you with peace. He will help you know
how, when, where, and why on the battlefields of your children's journeys.

Don't be mistaken, there is a fight on for your children's lives. However, you already have
the winning strategy and the sure-fire weapons of destruction to drive the enemy out of
the camp, out of the territory, and out of the futures of your children. Let God be your
front line. Let Him be your rear guard. And let Him fight right beside you. He will never
leave you on the battlefield alone.

Confession: The Lord gives me strength for my journey as a Mom.
I am strong in the training of my children. God blesses me with
peace. I am full of peace as I help my children follow closely after
righteousness.