The name burned into my eyes.
Memories of the last several months flashed through my
mind like an old time movie. I recalled
the anguish of my soul and hurt of my heart.
It had been a painful slough of weeks.
He was leaving soon, and soon this chapter would be
completely over.
He’d be removed from my life. And with a few simple clicks, I could start
the process myself.
“Flee from
temptation!” my heart cried.
And so I moved the curser over his name.
Today is fine.
Tomorrow may be a struggle. The next
day may be a war.
But God called us to fight, and so I would.
A deep relief flooded my chest as I selected ‘Remove’ and he vanished from the list.
And with that, I closed down my computer and walked away
from the dark screen.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole
armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For
we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts
of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore,
having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of
righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of
peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to
quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,
being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the
saints…
Ephesians 6:10-18
Ephesians 6:10-18
