Warrior Truth: Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.”
Repetition can be both reassuring and exasperating. It is reassuring in those moments of uncertainty when we desperately need to hear that we are heading in the right direction or doing the right things. But sadly exasperating when we’re the ones that feel like we are repeating ourselves and not getting through to the person we are talking too. In a frazzled mom moment at the beginning of last week, I let my frustration levels get the better of me. Our drive-to-school game that morning comprised identifying the letter at the start and end of words by how they sound. After already successfully identifying the letter T several times, her response to the word ‘test’ when sounded out as slowly and clearly as I could, was not T. Her second attempt was also not T. From the seat I was sitting in, it really did not seem that difficult and I said as much as I pulled into the parking lot and turned off the car. She blinked at me wide-eyed and I could see that she wanted desperately to give me the right answer but in that moment she had exhausted the span of her attention with that silly game. I paused, took a deep breath and gave her a reassuring smile and lightened the mood with a much more appropriate comment. I certainly did not want my frustration to leave her feeling inadequate in any way.
And I as drove away from the school, my heart was a little heavy. It had been a test for me too and I felt like I had failed. Then I started to laugh as I had a picture of God feeling the same way with us – having to repeat his message over and over again. But with no frustration, He faithfully and creatively reminds me of his plans and promises – His truth – what He sees when He looks at me. I felt inspired to take the messages of worth and acceptance He has been continuously repeating and reinforcing over the years, to weave them into a manifesto declaring what it means to me to be God’s warrior for worthiness. And having my manifesto captured and printed out means it is a practical tool reminding me and declaring His grace and provision daily.
Warrior Tool: Printed onto the cover of my notebook, my Manifesto serves as a practical Warrior tool reinforcing the words of God for my life. As an additional bonus, I got to draw on my creativity in designing the manifesto and in planning some projects and merchandise where I can make use of my manifesto. I look forward to sharing these with you.
Prayer: Thank you God for every word You have given us. Thank you for the truth of Your words that speak life and blessing. Help us recall these words during our day so that when tempted to question or doubt our worth and purpose, we have the tools we need to respond, using your words to strengthen and encourage us each day. Amen
With God, for His glory
So inspiring thank you Taryn 🌺