“For our
struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of
this dark world and against the spiritual
forces of evil in the heavenly realms” Ephesians 6:12
I was standing in the middle of a valley.
It was eerily quiet with the wind whipping around me. I felt scared, alone, and
lost. I looked to my left and saw an army of death. The riders on the horses
were covered in black armor and there were frightening creatures near the floor
that looked a lot like demons. They were full of hatred and anger. They looked
ravenous. I was terrified.
I looked to my right and saw an army
of peace. There were riders in white, glowing with iridescence. The rider up
front was the largest. He sat on a beautiful white horse covered in beautiful
pearl-like armor and held his sword up high. All around him seemed to be
angelic beings and everyone looked like they were ready for battle.
But
why? What were they fighting for? Then at once both armies ran forward
shouting their battle cries and I felt as though I was stuck in the middle of a
battle scene from Lord of the Rings. As they came closer, I realized something.
They were coming closer and closer and I was standing in the middle. Then a
realization hit me… they were fighting
for me! It was all I could do to keep myself from running away, but my feet
were stuck. I threw myself down to the ground and covered my head with my arms
just as the two armies were about to collide and then… I woke up.
Awake
I was only nine years old when I had
that dream. It was my first glimpse into the spiritual realm and the battle
being fought over my life. I woke up with a sense of urgency and knew that a
line was being drawn and I needed to choose which side, which army.
I had already been dealing with
terrible bouts of anxiety, depression and episodes of harmful thoughts. These
terrible things were brought forth from some unfortunate events that happened
to me just a couple of years prior. Unfortunately, I was plagued with guilt and
shame which fed the lie that it was all my fault. I had a difficult time
learning to deal with such heavy emotions, thoughts, and feelings that consumed
me day in and day out.
When I awoke from that dream I knew
exactly whose side I would choose. I knew who I wanted behind me, and I
accepted the Lord as my savior at nine years old. I was baptized later that
year on the Fourth of July. It was a day that will forever stay with me as I
not only celebrate my freedom in this country but my freedom in Christ. I am
grateful that at such a young age God called me, beckoned me, and I had the
mind about me to answer His call with a resounding yes!
But my testimony doesn’t stop
there…no, my battle had only just begun.
(This is an excerpt of Michelle Moore's new book, Arm Yourself: Equipping Ourselves with the Armor of God)
Now Available: Purchase your copy here
This song is an amazing reminder that we don't need to hide from God, what He already sees. He sees the internal struggle and issues we face, He just wants us to give it all to Him.
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