On September 29th, 1364, The Battle of Auray took place. A significant event in French history and a major part of The Hundred Years' War, the Battle of Auray was fought to mainly gain control over a duchy, a territory of a duke or duchess, in Brittany, a region in France. The town of Auray was surrounded by English forces who attempted to take control of it. The French responded to these English forces by means of attack. The English was able to stop the attack. In the end, the English obtained victory in the battle. While there are battles that take place between countries, we will face our own battles in this life. Thankfully, we can obtain victory in the battle through God, who makes us victorious. The battles of this life can be tough to face, but God walks with us through our battles. Jehoshaphat, who was a king of Judah, was notified that an army was coming to fight him in 2 Chronicles 20. Even though Jehoshaphat was alarmed by the news he just received, he sought the Lord. (2 Chronicles 20:3) The next step that Jehoshaphat took was to "proclaim[ed] a fast for all Judah." (2 Chron. 20:3) In response to this proclamation, "the people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord... [and] to seek him," as 2 Chronicles 20:4 tells us. It is so important to seek God when we face battles in our lives. The more you focus on the battle you are facing, the more likely you will start to feel disheartened. Instead of focusing more on how big the battle is, look to God and see how much more greater and stronger He is than that battle. The magnitude of the battles we face cannot compare to the magnitude of God. The battles we face in this life are not meant for us to fight on our own. God responded to Jehoshaphat's prayers with this: "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." (2 Chronicles 20:15) Don't let the size of your battle discourage you and make you feel afraid. There's no need to fear, for the battle you are facing right now truly belongs to the One who can help you gain victory in the battle. Jehoshaphat prayed, "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." (2 Chron. 20:12b) When you do not know what kind of action to take when you're facing a battle, surrender yourself to God. Leave the battle in His hands to take care of. Seek Him first and foremost. (Matthew 6:33) When people go into war, they create a war strategy. In a similar sense, it is important to have a battle strategy when facing life's battles. I came across a powerful battle plan inspired by the movie War Room that I'd like to share with you today. Here are three important strategies incorporated into this battle plan that you can incorporate into your own life:
No matter how long you've been facing a battle, whether it's been 5 days, 5 weeks, or even 5 years, I encourage you to not give up. God sees you in your distress. He sees your pain and worry. He can truly fight your battle for you. God can give you joy in the battle. He can give you rest and peace. Keep relying on Him and drawing close to Him. May this quote by Craig W. Hagin that encourages me encourage you as well today: "Regardless of how big or small the battle is, God is able to deliver us. The same God who heals us from the flu also heals cancer." -Johanna
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AuthorHello there! Welcome to my blog! My name's Johanna. I am a Jesus-loving twenty-year-old who also loves to make people laugh, spend time with family, explore the outdoors, and take photos. I hope my blog inspires and encourages you to draw more closer to God and enjoy life more. Remember that you were created for a purpose. You are wonderful. Archives
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