UNSHAKABLE
Do you write your thoughts, prayers or even your deep dark secrets in a journal? I do. Actually I have several. Truth be told I write things everywhere. If only I could remember where I wrote it 😅. We tease my Grandma because she writes things on little sticky notes and leaves them all over. I guess that is where I get it. Thanks Grams!!
King David records his most intimate thoughts in the Psalms. Psalm 16 has David journaling a declaration that God is his Lord and he relies on him for everything. This is so profound when we think about the life of David. David is the King, the king that God hand-picked. He was dealing with wars, way too many wives, rebelling children and it seemed people were always trying to kill him. In verse 2 he lays it all before
God. He held on to what was most important - his relationship his King!
King David knew that God had a plan for his life even through things that seemed chaotic. Even when he screwed things up miserably. My son Dylan's confirmation verse is Jeremiah 29:11.
Of course, David did not have this verse, but I think he knew the concept in his heart. We are in a similar place as David. We are living through trials and tribulations that often feel like we have to kill a giant. But I trust, I truly trust, that when we make God a priority he provides miracles!
Sisters, we must declare like David, "God is at my right, I will not be shaken!" UNSHAKABLE!!! What a powerful word. God is with us and will always love us 💖💖💖. This allows us to live the truth that we are unshakable wholeheartedly.
Of course this doesn't mean that we have a lack of hardships in our lives. This world is broken and
it causes us pain. Unshakable means that, because of God, we are equipped to face whatever life throws at us. The equipping happens when we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and nothing else. Not our wants, desires, pains, disappointments or anything else. When we can truly declare "thy will be done" - unshakable exists. God gives us the power to overcome, excel and exceed. If you don't believe it, try it! There is no better time to find out than this very minute.
Why this very minute? Because there is a lion waiting to devour you!!! 1 Peter 5:8
If you know a lion is about to attack you, what do you do? Here is a cool site to help you do just that: How to Survive a Lion Attack
I changed it up a bit to be a good guide for us to deal when the devil attacks us. Here we go:
1) DO NOT PANIC! If you're being charged, you will be extremely frightened. (I have been in this spot so many times and I know that I did not always take this advice.) Do everything you can not to panic. Pray, recite scripture, and stay calm. The devil won't be expecting that. Knowing what to expect from the devil can help you to stay calm. The Bible tells us a lot about the devil and all his little secrets. It's like we have read his journal. One example of this is that the devil is the father of lies. (John 8:44) If we know he is going to lie to us we will not trust a word he has to say.
2) STAND YOUR GROUND! Do not run. You need to take charge of the situation. Jesus does not run from the devil when he is tempted in the desert. Show the devil you are a threat. Then sing praises, recite verses, pray right in his face. Do these things at the top of your lungs if you need to. Be like the women in the movie "War Room" and kick the devil out of your house.
3) DON'T TURN YOUR BACK! Keep singing, keep praying, keep reading your Bible. If you stop, the devil may sense your fear and chase after you. Remain threatening at all times.
4) BE PREPARED! We certainly know who the bad guy is. The devil is always watching and will charge again. When he attacks give him everything you got again. From the depths of your soul use all the tools the Holy Spirit has given you.
David's life and our lives are not simply guided by things in the earthly realms. There are things affecting us that we cannot see or touch. We press forward despite these things so that someday we will transition to the glory God has promised. There is nothing worth giving up our seats in the eternal kingdom. Nothing worth giving up our crowns. We are children of God, He has a plan to prosper us, give us hope and a delightfully undeserved future. Do not let anyone stand in the way of this! Fulfill the promise God has for your life. Remember David's words: Always keep your eyes on the Lord, He is at your right hand, YOUR ARE UNSHAKABLE!!!
Check out this video for a little inspiration!
