I read the back of the book

I'd like to sum up my past 18 months of trial and testing by publicly letting the devil know he's a liar. The attacks do not matter any more. This light affliction is for but a moment, as Paul said. My husband and I have been bombarded on every aspect of our lives. As a life coach, I am familiar with administering 'the life balance wheel'. My personal wheel includes the following 8 key areas (in no particular order of importance/ranking: 1. health & fitness 2. family, 3. personal time, 4. spirituality/time with God 5. career 6. husband 7. personal development/education 8. friends/community. I can honestly tell you EVERY area of our lives have been attacked. The happenings may cause a temporary loss of happiness, but the satan will never steal our JOY. JOY is a gift, a fruit of the Spirit of the Living God who lives in me and who never lets me go.

I just want today's post to praise the Lord OUTLOUD in cyberspace. Recently these lyrics from Casting Crowns' song, I Know You're There' have been in my heart and on my lips. When, I get a pain in my leg, a bill in the mail, canceling coaching seminar due to a health crisis, inability to work out, unexpected problems arising to steal time from my husband or family, more issues ongoing with the relocation, financial woes over paying two mortgages because our other house won't sell. I sing this and satan is reminded he will never get me, because Jesus already got me!

If all I had was one last breath
I'd spend it just to sing Your praise
Just to say Your name
If all I had was one last prayer
I'd pray it 'cause I know You're always listening
If I could live a thousand lives, bind the hands of time
I would spend every moment by Your side

'cause I, I know You're there, I know You see me
You're the air I breathe
You are the ground beneath me
I know You're there, I know You hear me
I can find You anywhere

If all I had was one more song to sing
I would raise my voice to make the heavens ring
If all I had was one last chance, I'd take it
I would stake it all on You

If I could raise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye
I would make them believe
What I feel inside

If I could live a thousand lives and bind the hands of time
If I could rise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye

I know You're there
I know You're there
I know You're there
You're there

Amen! Be blessed today!

Inspiration

Tomorrow I am going to a neurologist to follow up on the leg pain, weakness and numbness that I have been having for over 3 weeks. I had a CT scan which has rendered 3 doctors unable to commit to a diagnosis. I have to admit, I've been a little afraid, although I KNOW it's in God's hands. When doctors start talking MS and permanent nerve damage, it takes a lot to walk by faith and not by sight. I have been immersing myself in the truth of the Word for mental strength. I viewed this video and wanted to share it. It is a source of inspiration and courage to me. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I am expecting God to heal the source of this debilitating pain. I am expecting the Lord to lead the doctors to finally diagnose it. I believe it will be treatable and will not be anything with permanent repercussions. Join me in prayer for a positive outcome, if you will. Thank you. Anne

Heb 12:1 ...'Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us'

He never leaves you

Though problems continue to surround us. We know He's there. We know the good times will return. The devil in all his forms will dissappear and peace will return, health will return, finances will return. We will pass the test. We will graduate. We will escalate. And we will celebrate.

2 Samuel 22:2:

And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer