For the past week several people have asked me why I have not updated this blog much. So I felt like I needed to explain myself. So here it is:
This 2-week series on men and women have absolutely worn me out. I almost didn't make it through the 3rd service this past weekend because I felt so drained.
Something about speaking about men and women and God's intent and design for the sexes psychologically and spiritually drains me more than most topics. I think this is because this is the area that Satan has attacked most in recent years in this country.
If Satan can keep women finding their value in superficial things and he can keep men passive, he wins. So when Kelly and I stand up and say, "Women, your worth and value comes from Christ," and "Men, be strong men of character, kick butt and never be passive," Satan fights us with everything he has. And it is very draining.
Sunday afternoon and Monday, Kelly and I just rested, loved our kids and each other and rested some more. That is why this blog has been down for a few days.
Now the battle was well worth the fight. So many men and women have texted, emailed, facebooked, and called us to say thank you-- that we feel kind of overwhelmed. Many young men have a vision of manhood they never had before. Many young women have thier confidence in Christ and are a walking tall because of the words spoken over the past 2 weeks.
But honestly, these 2 weeks have tired us out, and it will not get any easier this weekend. This weekend we're dealing with how people end up in affairs and wreck their lives. We will be charging hell with a bucket of water again.
Kelly and I are already praying and mentally preparing ourselves and our staff for this HUGE WEEKEND!! Please be in prayer with us.
God is going to do awesome things again. Gotta run, time to jump back into the battle.
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms...