On My Own

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT)

So this morning I'm driving into work and jamming to some "Ashes Remain" and the song "On My Own" comes on and "BAM!" God decides to speak to me and reveal something that I didn't even really even realize and yes, even through a Christian rock song! There is a line in the song that says, "In the end I’m realizing I was never meant to fight on my own," and this spoke volumes to me. This struck a nerve. How many times have I given into temptation because I lose sight of this Biblical truth? I go about my day thinking, "Ive got this, all is good," and out of nowhere the thoughts creep in and next thing I know is I'm in a place I shouldn't be. We've all been there.

From here God led me to Deuteronomy 31:6 where I'm reminded that He will never abandon me or fail me. So if I am feeling this way or trying to fight the attacks of the enemy on my own I can lean on and find hope in this promise. It's just so awesome and so amazing how God decided to remind me of this.

So today you may be feeling like you are on your own and left to fight the battles of life by yourself but be encouraged He is still there. Often times we just need to be reminded of it. Check out Deuteronomy 31:6 and just remind yourself of it throughout today (and everyday) and you will begin to get a very different perspective on things. You will eventually come to know that God is still there with you. Then you will realize what the "Ashes Remain" was singing about, that you were never meant to fight on your own!

If interested below is a link to the song "On My Own" from "Ashes Remain" along with the lyrics. 

Take Care & God Bless

-E

On My Own - Ashes Remain

 There’s gotta be another way out
I’ve been stuck in a cage with my doubt
I’ve tried forever getting out on my own.
But every time I do this my way
I get caught in the lies of the enemy
I lay my troubles down
I’m ready for you now.

Bring me out
come and find me in the dark now
Everyday by myself I’m breaking down
I don’t wanna fight alone anymore
Bring me out
from the prison of my own pride
My God
I need a hope I can’t deny
In the end I’m realizing I was never meant to fight on my own

Every little thing that I’ve known is every thing I need to let go
You’re so much bigger than the world I’ve made
So I surrender my soul
I’m reaching out for your hope
I lay my weapons down
I’m ready for you now.

I don’t wanna be incomplete
I remember what you said to me
I don’t have to fight alone