We live in a divided and hurting world. For when the war being fought is spiritual, everyone is at risk and the only way to be eternally safe is to stay walking with the one in whom made it. Though we may still have trial in this world; our best line of defense is to stay connected to God, whom is our ever source of help in this hurting world. Someday the trumpet will sound and though no one, but God himself knows when that will be; we will have eternal victory. Though until we learn to keep God with us and live as He has called; we will find ourselves in more compromising and hard situations. When some battles cannot be avoided, we will struggle more, if we do not keep Him with us on that battlefield. When there is no relationship with God here, there will not be one when the war is over. For there is only true victory, no matter where we stand; when we stand with God. Friend, this world is a hurting world. Though there is still beauty; it is very much a world in need of God. The true goodness and beauty that can be found, comes from the one in which made it. In a world that is in a constant spiritual battle; the hope in God supersedes the evil that tries to consume us. Friend, hold tight to God, for He is our shield. For the war we have is less about the people; but more about the darkness that manipulates, confuses and tries to separate us from God and His goodness. I cry for the hurt in this world. The wars where no one seems to really win. Friend, pray for everyone in this world, for we are all in this together. Fighting the spiritual war of good vs evil. The only way to win; is to stay connected to God, His word, His hope. Victory will someday be ours, for those whom believe. Until then, we must keep God with us as we navigate this life. For life is always better, even if its hard; when God is our hope. Friend, remember who the real enemy is. This is a spiritual war. Our defense is God. Our hope is God, who will have victory!

Erin Fitts-Brower       

Psalms 7:10 NIV

My shield, is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.

Ephesians 6:11-13 NIV

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the Devil’s schemes. 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. Therefore put on the full armor 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.

Psalm 108:13 NIV

With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.