UNITY

 

Colossians 2: 1-5

 

"My goal is that they will be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have full confidence because they have complete understanding of God's secret plan, which is Christ himself." Colossians 2:2

 

 

 

Let me be completely honest today, when I say, that this blog and devotion, is a tough one to do. I'm not sure really where I am evening going to go with my words. I just know that I have to write.

I am under extreme spiritual warfare right now.

I am so deeply in love with Christ, and so close to Him, that I actually already warned my family about this a few days ago. I knew it was going to happen.

And strangely enough, our pastor focused on Spiritual Warfare the last two weeks at church. Putting on the full body armor of God.

And believe me, I wake up everyday with the intention to put on the full armor.

No one said, being a child of God is easy. Once you accept Christ. Its all great and wonderful from here on out! And nothing bad will ever happen to you again! LIE!

 

But, Let me break that down...

Yes, Being His is great, wonderful. amazing, there are no words how deep the love goes... Your life will never be the same. Troubles will still come, trials, and heartaches..

But, dealing with each situation becomes more peaceful. Because in each trial we look to God.

He's an amazing God and wants to help us. Wants to hear from us. And wants the Glory. Through each trial I have been through in my life since I fell in love with Jesus, during and in the end has always shown His light, and helped others.

The issue, is to fully trust Him, and know that He is preparing our hearts for something GREAT!

 

 

I am in several battles right now, with my own health, with watching my father fight for his life, death of loved ones are all around me, my own strength and will are being tested everyday. I tried to start writing again.

Started sharing my heart through this blog and through devotions, and if you look back at the first few blogs. I have sent out the warning that I would be battled on making sure I get my heart and words to you. And sure enough. 2 days passed and I didn't get to write.

 

 

The first day, I got so completely distracted with so many other things I had to get done. And the second day, I literally stayed in bed depressed all day.

Thankfully, I know my God was fighting for me. I was praying for strength, and my family was right beside me cheering me on.

I am still weak, but I am fighting hard today.

So here are my words, here are my thoughts on how thankful I am to have a God who will never leave me nor forsake me.

Here are my thoughts on how grateful I am to have a family, and a loving supportive husband to stand by my side and fight to make me smile, and to remind me that I am a child of God, and that I am strong enough to show the enemy where to go!

 

This devotion is on Unity.

 

More can be accomplished together than separately. (I have tried to crawl in a hole and disappear the last two days) To take my pain, my confusion, and run and hide so that my loved ones didn't know I needed help. Which is satans LIE

 

 

 

 

There's a synergy that happens when individuals join their skills, talents, and resources together, focused on one single purpose. Goals are accomplished. People are in need, and as a child of God, it is our job to help others. And stand together in Unity.

 

 

But! Achieving unity and keeping it is no easy task: "Again I say, don't get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. The Lords servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people" (2 Timothy 2:23)

 

This is one I definitely struggle with lately. To avoid dealing with my own pain, I pick at the next closest person, which is usually my husband. The whole house hold becomes uneasy and tension stays in the air.

As a humble wife, and a mother, my job is to keep my house running smooth, and warm. A place to come and rest. With clean clothes, warm food on the table. Laughter and peace.

 

 

 

In Gods word, He acknowledges the challenges of working together, we realize how much we have to depend on God to achieve the unity he calls us to.

 

What is causing the quarrels and fights among you, isn't it the whole army of evil desires at war within you? You want what you don't have so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous for what others have and you quarrel to take it away from them and yet the reason you don't have what you want is that you don't ask God for it.

James 4:1-2

 

So what should we ask God for when we desire unity? According to James in the verses we just read, we should pray that we don't give in to the natural desire to react badly if we don't get what we want.

 

Here are some key elements that create unity

 

* Choosing a bond of peace - Ephesians 4:3

* Choosing to love above everything else - Colossians 3:14

* Choosing to keep Christ as the primary focus - Philippians 2:12

 

Today, I am blessed to have friends and family

that love and support me, and above all..

A God that protects me, and lifts me up when I

need Him.. The catch? Just love Him. Give Him

your life. Trust Him with all your being. He is

so beautiful!

Love Melia Harrington