AT WAR

We concentrate so much about the war that is raging in so many parts of the world. "war stories" of the abduction of troops, or the killing of soldiers in a way side bomb seem to attract the general public, except for the family who are back at home watching the news!The cauldron in the Middle East, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, the drug war in Columbia, and many other ethnic wars in the African nation, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia get all the attention in media. "Terrorism" seems to be the catch word to pounce on to promote an arms race by corrupt politicians. The innocent public are at risk and many times caught in the crossfire. Human life is co cheap, that in many countries lives lost under tragic circumstances have become mere statistics. I have seen human remains been covered with leaves while children play ball beside the corps.

Are there any silent wars raging from within? Are there the Hurts of the past, anger, jealousy, envy, pride, resentment, unforgiveness and the like are raging and contaminating the body? These emotions produce so much of poison to our physical bodies, bringing about rashes, lung deceases, respiratory illnesses and depression. The ultimate profit goes to a pharmaceutical companies.

Run a memory test and ask yourself, "how could we make peace with mankind without making peace within ourselves"? Let the things that cause resentment from within go!! "He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city" (KJV) Writes Solomon the wisest king who ever lived. (Proverbs 16:32) Ask your self, "What are the things that irk me?" And deal with them one by one! Dealing with issues is like this is like weeding the old fashion way! That's getting down on the knees and digging out the roots! We cannot have a "blanket solution" like a weed-killer. We are so used to fast foods that we expect "fast" results. "Strong holds" must come down. They come down when we recognize them and break them with the power of the Lord.

Friend, if we don't recognize them we will not be able to get rid of them! If we don't get rid of them, they become "a thorn in the flesh" If ignored they will become a formidable enemy who will ultimately swallow us up. I have seen too many people go to the grave with unresolved issues and let their children or the family carry on with these resentments and family feuds! What a pity!! How do we deal with them?

Arrive at the decision to read the Word of God. That's a good place to start. Because the Word not only brings encouragement but is also is a discerns our thoughts and the marrow. In other words when we let the Word of God speak to us, there is no escape! Let Jesus Speak to you. Get in touch with some one who can walk you through the problems you face! confess your faults and be healed in Jesu's Name!

Run to the Rock of Ages! He is the sure foundation. He is our fortress, our strong tower, our peace and our strength. He is the bright and morning star, the Lilly of the valley, the husband of the widow and the farther of the orphan. He said "come unto me and I will give you rest"

Enter into his gates with thanks giving and into His courts with praise! Praise brings down strongholds. I have experienced it and I want you to experience it too. Praise, joy, laughter and positive emotions secret good hormones into your body, which will ultimately heal you! Why should we suffer when there is healing! Why should we carry our burdens when we have our "Burden bearer" We are at war! Spiritual warfare is real! Put on the whole armour of God and stand like a solider and fight the enemy! Our enemy is the devil not people! Remember that.