A Limerick A Day to Keep You On Your Way February 22 Imaginations against true imagination.

February 22

Imaginations Against True Imagination.

There is a war each day for every thought.

There is a way for the war to be fought.

The weapons are bold,

Not bought with gold.

Casting down imaginations now caught.

A bloody war. A cold war.  An atomic war. A nuclear war. A virtual war.  A chemical war.

We are in a war for our souls.

I have been watching TURN, Washington’s Spies.  After some history exploration it is clear this series has taken several liberties with actual facts but nonetheless it has been a very moving series for me when I think of the sacrifices the men and women of that time gave to give me such a free America. They lost loved ones, land, houses, money, body parts or their own lives. Families were divided from loyalty to England’s King or the freedom they were dreaming of.  Bravery.  Courage.  Discipline. Loyalty.  Do we face such things on a daily basis? I fear we have lived so long with freedom we forget what the cost was that for freedom.

A heavenly war was fought as well.

This war was for eternal freedom and would be for all men.  It was a war against evil and its hold on mankind.  It was against the prince of this world, satan himself. The price was high and  also required blood and sacrifice.  God knew man could not win this war.  HE had to send His son.  Only Jesus, the sinless one could win.  His victory granted us the authority to use the same weapons as Jesus did.

Jesus knew the scriptures. We must as well.  It is our first line of defense along with prayer to fight against the enemy’s stronghold as he tries desperately to overtake our minds.   Scripture tells us in 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 King James Version (KJV):

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Your most powerful weapon against evil is the word of God. We must know what the word says to fight back.  Has the enemy stolen your mind?  Your children?  Your spouse?  Your goods?

If you don’t know Jesus as Lord and savior and you want to win the battle decide today to be on His side.  Ask Holy Spirit to help you pray this prayer:

Dear Jesus,

I come to you now asking You to forgive me of all my wrongdoings, known and unknown.  Cover my sin by Your precious blood shed on cross of Calvary.  I repent.  Please come live inside my heart and be the Lord of my life today and everyday.  Keep me from the evil one.  In Jesus Name, Amen.