FIGHTING WITH THE WEAPON OF ADORATION TO GOD

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FIGHTING WITH THE WEAPON:
SHOWING ADORATION TO OUR GOD

by Daneille Gray Snowden 

How to deal with feelings of anxiety? How do I  FIGHT the powerful onslaught of the enemy?
How to have peace in the face of the darkest of storms? 
I will tell you...it's simple:

 adoration towards our God!

WHAT???? You may be asking? "C'mon; we're talking slam-bam/ big time anxiety here!" Yes, I agree with ya; sounds too good to be that easy. But, it is!

Back-ground: I have been slammed with some hard things in my life; really difficult...yet, the Lord sheltered me and I was just fine. It wasn't easy, there were hurts and hardship; but glory to God, I was blessed.

This passed year, we lived where witchcraft/healers were a major part of the culture. Even in some of the churches. We would hear the drums of the witch doctors playing near our home. In addition there were other difficult situations that 'set me back.'  Also, my daughter was hit with incredible pain suddenly, then later I was attacked with some serious health issues. 

The biggest fight was spiritual attacks through ones that it shouldn't come from. 

SPIRITUAL WARFARE!  How to fight when you are exhausted, hurt to the core, and feeling alone? 

Ya just praise the Lord! Lifting up the banner of praise! Declaring the Name above all Names; that He is the great King! Pouring out our love to the One Who Loves us most!

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

The other night, the oppression came down strong. The enemy was pouring into me lies that made since. The joy of life was being sucked out. 

Then the sweet Holy Spirit came in and simply whispered: "Remember what you learned about adoring your Lord!"

Here is what I learned:

One of the definitions of worship is adoration toward our God. 

We adore Him with our songs, money, actions and service. 

Here is the kicker:

Adore God with our thoughts too!

What do I mean by this? As we are constantly thinking; may we be 'in-tune' ringing a sweet-tune to our Father God. 🎝🎝🎝

As the negative thoughts come; as the words that someone said start to replay, our thoughts of worry of 'what-if's' come and so much more, our response is to:

CAST THEM DOWN AND START ADORING GOD FOR WHO HE IS!

Example:  Exodus 15:1-2

"Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the LORD,

 and said, "I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; 

The horse and its rider He has hurled into the sea. 

"The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become 

my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My

 father's God, and I will extol Him."

Psalm 103:1 "Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name." And remember all His benefits.
"This is what adoration looks like. We’re to “praise” or “bless” his name, andwe’re to remember all of His benefits and blessings."Chip Ingram

                       70 Prompts for Adoring God (click)

The definitions of adoration:  to worship or honor / 

regard with loving admiration and devotion.

As we 'honor' we basically do this with our mental and

 emotional aspects of our nature.

When the Holy Spirit empowers us by  filling our souls
as well as our minds with the Word of God; we attain 
knowledge of Who our God is in every way!

In time, we shall witness that adoration will come more
often and easily. 

As I said before; we must-TRAIN OUR MINDS...i.e. our thought

process.

-TRAIN OUR EMOTIONS...which stems from our thought

life. How we decide how we are going to 'feel' about a matter that

stirring up in our lives. 

Truly, we are training a HABIT of adoration (of praise). 

More peace will flow like a sweet stream. More laughter will bubble

forth like a fountain. 

Ps. 36:9 "For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light."

Remember that old chorus;

Spring Up Old Well? 

I've got a river of life flowing out of me

Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see,

Opens prison doors, sets the captives free.

I've got a river of life flowing out of me.

Spring up, O well, within my soul.

Spring up, O well, and make me whole

Spring up, O well, and give to me

That life abundantly

I truly hold true to this weapon to fight anxiety and the enemies 
battle against us.
I also know that anxiety at times can stem from physical issues
too. 
I believe the Lord will give us true discernment as we seek 
Him first on these matters in our lives. 
His way is life; He has given us many promises and a great 
Hope as we follow Him. 

copyright(c)2020 Daneille Gray Snowden

2020