Fog

Sitting here thinking about my day ahead I find that there is so much fog in my view. Fog, the fuzzy distractions that don't really accomplish anything but steal away time and energy. Sometimes we add the fog to avoid those chores that we have to do but would rather ignore hoping that they will just disappear or a miracle of God will come and it will be done. That's how I am with home chores... could I procrastinate any more? You don't know the answer but it a resounding NO! Some fog rolls in virtually undetected to subtly steal your focus or attention. Some fog co es in so dense you can't see anything but the distractions.
What is this Fog and where does is come from? Well, I believe that our enemy is waiting to roll in at times when we are weak, confused, DISTRACTED, hurt, sad, depressed, angry and when we are totally focused, on the right path and just stop and let our guard down for a millisecond. Face it, our enemy thrives on the element of surprise and when at war... you can never let your guard down.

Eph. 5:15-17
Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

Eph. 6:10-20
The Armour of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Ouch

This was just a thought today.

So many times I want to not open up and allow people in because of fear. A fear that they won't like me, a fear that they will hurt me or a fear that something will go drastically wrong. However, it has become easier for me to do this being dependant on God to bring people to me, rather than doing it n my own. But, still I tend to grow weary and today as I said a temporary good-bye to a sister and friend my heart said ouch and it dawned on me that I had been touched profoundly by this person and that part of being touched is allowing the ouch of intimacy that comes and goes but doesn't run and hide.