We all have them…battle scars from the fight of this day-to-day life. Sometimes, we feel like it has been more one-sided – a beating…we didn’t stand a chance. Other times it feels like we are being bullied, taken advantage of. We all have those scars. But what about the scars from the fight of life, where you trade blows with the world?
The keeping of one's faith is such a fight. If you want to be a Christian, this life will fight you for it. It's going to hit you, and as noted in Rocky Balboa, “nobody hits harder than life.” The world will try to take your joy and peace with every unwanted circumstance, tragedy, and unforeseen pitfall. We often help the enemy by inflicting wounds on ourselves. Those moments when we agree with every negative thought that comes in: "I'm not good enough, wealthy enough, pretty enough, smart enough, etc."
That is when we fight. We fight by remembering God's promise that He is with us always. We hide His words in our heart and wear them out on our sleeve.
There are times it will be rough. We get wounded. The enemy doesn't fight fair and is very aware of our weak points.
Battles are not fought without scars. Jesus had scars. He showed them to the disciples after His resurrection. In fact, His scars were proof that He had died and came back to life. Our scars bare the same resemblance. They are the evidence that we are overcomers. They qualify us to speak to those in pain and say, "I've been there."
So today, keep your head up. Be prepared to lose a few battles, but remember that you've already won the war.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: Reach out to someone today who is struggling in an area that you have the battle scars to help.
Prayer: Dear Lord, I come to you in thankfulness for my battle scars. Though often painful and deep, they are a reminder that you walked with me through the darkest of times. Help me today as I reach out to those in need, as You reached out to me. Amen.
Sabrina Williams
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