Ephesians 6: 12

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness, in the heavenly places

(New American Standard)

"This is not a wrestling match against a human oponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world.

(God's word translation)

I received a call tonight from a church member asking me to join the choir.

I almost went to Nashville this weekend to work with the Kurdish people. (Paperwork not complete)

I am contemplating teaching Sunday School...

And the forces continue to keep me down...I lost my temper tonight...an email....with a "former friend"...and my first thought was "Now I will never be able to do those (above) things...I am unworthy of working for God."

Just what the enemy ordered....he wants to throw me down....to keep me from leading anyone from darkness into light....What can I say? O wretched man that I am? Did that stop Paul? No. I used to wrestle with "perfection." God has delivered me from most of it..but, I still wish I was perfect...for God...100% of the time...I never want to ruin my testimony. But, the enemy does.

God, forgive me...deliver me from evil....

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil."