Use your weapons, the Holy Spirit, the belt of truth, the body armor of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet, and your sword (the most powerful weapon of all... the bible) (See Ephesians 6:14-17).
You have prayer, faith, hope, love and the Word of God on yoru side. The Holy Spirit within you is far greater than all the powers of darkness combined. (See 1 John 4:4)
I feel like the enemy is attacking me a lot lately. I get in these slumps where I am just down. Nothing is right or good and I get angry easily. I tend to be able to hide these feelings from the outside world, but my family sees it. And it is not pleasant. I feel bad. I didn't really realize I was feeling or acting this way until this morning when Matt asked me why I was always crabby? Hmmmm.
About two weeks ago I quit taking my sleeping pills to sleep at night. (That is going quite well, sleep, that is). But, because I didn't need anything to sleep, I was no longer forced to take a pill evey night. But that also meant that I didn't take any pills. Including my anti-depressent, Zoloft, which I have been on pretty consistently since Elliot was born. Yikes. Just realized it today, it's probably been two weeks since I've taken one (which would also explain all of the vertigo that I've experienced lately). So, I need to be more deliberate about taking that, because without it, the devil certainly has a way of sneaking in on me, tearing up relationships, making me feel really bad about myself, tearing my whole world down. I realize that pills are not a specific part of the armor of God, but it is a part of my helmet, it helps to protect my mind from doubting God's promises. It is frustrating to know that I still depend on these little yellow pills so much, I was hoping that at some point I would no longer need them, but it is what it is and if they make me a better person, I'll go with it!
Whoa... talk about open and honest You sure are getting a good glimpse into my real life, I'm sure putting myself out there, but I have confidence that we all have our issues and you all understand at least a little!
And, because a post isn't complete without an adorable picture... here ya go!
3 comments:
Don't feel bad at all for needing those pills Lynette - and get yourself feeling good again! I think so many times us women feel like we can't be open and honest about those things, and yet I think we all struggle with much of the same things! Good to hear that sleep is going better too! Thanks for sharing!
Another great post Lynette. I think we can all relate to some degree about putting our best on for the outside world but those we care most about we show them our "crabby" side. I need shine up my armor!!
Thank you for being so transparent. Your honesty is inspirational and is meant to be commended!!! You're an amazing woman Lynette and I'm so proud to have you as a friend. Keep on keeping on!!!! God will call your enemy, the devil, to account for every single time he treated you, God's holy child, as unholy. Isn't it awesome to be one of His children!!! Sure do miss you!!! HUGS!!!!
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