Will You Let Him Fight for You?

Have you ever felt a real heart-burden for someone? Have you ever watched what's happening to them and been overwhelmed with sorrow, but then when you tried to express your concern it came out in angry words, because of the grief that you feel? I have.

I have, and no matter how hard I try to control it and be kind, I end up coming across the wrong way. I can imagine saying it so clearly and sweetly in my head, but when it comes to actually speaking...all that unexpressed anger and grief just makes a mess of things. Even when I strive for a level tone and the right words, the other person just doesn't understand. And I for one seem hopeless to change my methods--at least, for the moment anyway.

I know it isn't all me, for other people that are around when I try to explain know exactly what I mean--nevertheless they think like I do, so I suppose that's not so far-fetched. But I do know that by trying to get the other person to see, is currently doing more harm than good. Yes, and especially when it comes to my representing my heavenly Father. I can't do it. For whatever reason, I can't verbalize my thoughts properly when upset. I know at least that I ought to be more instant in prayer during these times, as I often forget, but as to what else I need to do, I haven't a clue.

For now, I'm not going to try anymore. Instead of saying something to make myself clear when people make me upset or are upset with me, I'm just going to stay quiet and focus on praying. After all, the Holy Spirit knows exactly how I feel, and, moreover, exactly what needs to be done. Yes, He knows, and far better than I do. I can trust the case with Him.

God values, especially in a woman, "[the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit" (1 Peter 3:4). Presently, I am at a loss to have such a spirit and make myself understood, even when I have good concern. In the interest of my God and my loved ones, I relinquish the choice to explain my side of things. "For now, I claim the promise, "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace" (Exodus 14:14).

What about you? Will you let the LORD fight for you?

Blessings,
Jean