Yes Marcella, this site can be a support for folks suffering an ambush from the enemy through friends and family, particularly through prayer and comment. The most effective support, however, comes from brothers/sisters in Christ who live nearby, who can hold your hand, look you in the eye as they listen to you, pray with/for you in person, visit with you, etc. You have been a faithful friend Marcella, I love that about you!

Dear Brother and Fellow WarriorofTheLord,  Mike~
Our Brother Steve Hammered it when he said 'YOU HAMMERED IT'.  And talking about Hammers,  there is a Latin word that means Hammer, it is
'malleus', it ends with the letters 'us', that's US!  We Hammer satan and more than Hammer him with the 'HAMMER OF GOD"  by taking on the Armor spoken of in The Book of Romans. This Armor will even ultimately Protect our Backs. This Armor Surrounds and Covers Us....................................................  Completely...Completely. I speak of the 'ARMOR OF LIGHT!      FORWARD MARCH!
   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."  
{Authorized King James Version}

Love in Christ...Ken & Angel  ORR

Thanks Steve, the trick is to write about what you're experiencing...you know it too!

Thanks Shelley!!

Marcia, lovely sentiments, thank you!! And yes it is important for us to know that we are not alone in this walk!!

Terry, me (us) too! For the record, you appear to be holding up quite well under the attack, you must have a great support network! Anger is understandable in your case, and when it doesn't show, friends must conclude that you have an inner strength that overcomes the expected human response to your situation. And it's call Jesus Christ!

Thanks Ken, your words are appreciated!

Mary, the battle is indeed the Lord's! Yet we find that we still need to make choices. Such as, "do I answer that email", "should we visit and explain our side", "should we take legal action", etc. Allowing the Lord to fight the battle might mean being patient, not answering every volley with a counter-volley. It might mean refusing to allow bitterness and resentment to characterize what little conversation does take place. It might also mean establishing healthy boundaries, keeping certain influences at bay, protecting the relationships that are still intact. You are indeed one of those fellow soldiers/medics, whose heart is filled w/Christ, and ready to support your brethren. God bless you sister!!

Panda, your prayers are very much appreciated! You are so faithful!

Destiny, you are so right. Betrayal is devilish, as is "friendly fire". BOTH stem from the enemy's deceit. And both hurt an awful lot. It's hard, but in order to fend off bitterness and maintain an attitude of love, we must remember the real source of those hurtful words/deeds. I assume you have experienced this, and if so, I'm sorry!

Thx Maureen! 

Stevie, basically in the language of the analogy, if you are facing the enemy, you aren't expecting soldiers on your own side to ram swords into your back. This happens, and it's difficult to recollect yourself and promptly face them. BTW, sometimes it is best to flee (e.g. Joseph and Potiphar's wife, Gen 39:7-12), though that isn't the situation I was alluding to in the blog. Thanks for your input!

I am glad I logged on.  I dig the Militray analogy too.  Hooah!
Lookin forward to doing some PCI's (pre combat inspections) when you visit.

Hey Brian, thanks for stoppin by. Hmmm, PCIs aren't painful are they?

AV Girl - interesting selection of church experiences there. We went to a church that met in a movie theatre once, no twice. And usually by the time we turn around the spear is already protruding from between our shoulder blades.

MarJay....wish none of us were familiar with that sort. Glad you have support sister!

Thanks Megan!

Stevie, right on.

Joey, can't tell ya how much I appreciate your prayers.

Sherlock... :)

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The war wages on, even as we sleep. Satan is well prepared with sneak attacks and who better to use than those closest to us, our loved ones, for they inflict the most pain. However, once that ace in the hole has been played, satan has very little ammo left in his arsenal. We bring much glory to God when we persevere, and we will. You will, Mike. You will.