Last night, as I sat there, I started to cry.
My wings were all broken, and I just couldn't fly.
All the others were flying, around and around. But for me, I couldn't, I remained on the ground.
My wings were so bad, all rusted and torn. From anger and hate, to arrogance and scorn.
They wouldn't even flap, being so out of repair. But the thing that hurt most no one seemed to care.
I sat there alone, watching all others fly. Not even getting up, or attempting to try.
But then in one moment, God was gracious to me. He sent me a friend, as I prayed on my knees.
Her wings were pure white, and her features aglow. She was very strong, which I soon came to know.
She picked me right up, and flew to the highest mountain top. I was really nervous 'cause there, she did stop.
She told me, "now fly," but "I can't" I said back. "It's not your wings that are broken, it's just confidence you lack." I turned around and looked, to check out my wings. They looked so torn, those pitiful things. "I'll catch you" she said, "If you start to fall, Just yell out my name, I'll hear your call."
So I took a running start, attempting to soar
Exhilaration went through me, like never before.
I'm" flying!" I exclaimed, "higher than kings." "I'm flying!"
"flying with broken wings." ~ Susan Pawlishen
2) Put on the armour 3) Withstand, and Stand against the wiles of the devil 4) Use the shield of Faith to quench fiery darts 5) Prepare for and Preach the Gospel 6) Pray always 7) Watch with Perseverance
Your Enemy. 1) Not Flesh and Blood 2) Principalities 3) Powers 4) Rulers of Darkness 5) Spiritual Wickedness
Their Weapons. 1) the wiles of the devil 2) the fiery darts of the wicked
Which Piece of Armour will you neglect? Will you leave off Truth, Righteousness, Preparation, Faith, how about your helmet Salvation? Most of us seem to walk around with our helmet securely fastened with no other armour to speak of. Easy targets. How about your only offensive weapon? It has two edges. Have you gone into battle today without the Sword of the Spirit, Word of God? Christ showed us how to use it in defense when tempted. It is alive and powerful. If we were going into a physical battle we would not forget our armour or only weapon? Realize we are in a battle and if you take a look around we seem to be losing ground. Yes, we know that in the end Christ will win, but we are commanded to fight the good fight of Faith NOW. Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand. Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Paul Payton http://www.JustBible.com/ Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
