I am alive... really. I am.

Sorry I haven't really blogged any this week. I keep meaning to bring something with me to work that I can quote but it just isn't happening. But I can work with what I have... its from the Beth Moore bible study.

31“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you[a] as wheat. 32But I have prayed
for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back,
strengthen your brothers.” ~Luke 22:31-32

In this verse, Jesus is talking to Peter. It shows that Satan has to ask for permission to come after us. AND it shows that Jesus himself is praying for you during those times. Isn't that amazing? He's praying that our faith will not fail us in times of attack.

In the video, Beth Moore is talking about a time where she was "sifted like wheat" by Satan. It was in a time where she was really walking close with God, but He wanted to move her forward into new areas in her life. Satan brought up past sins that she hadn't dealt with in years, and through the sifting, she learned that she had not only was she prideful but that of a victim. Everyone wronged her when maybe all she needed was an attitude change and to realize that everyone's actions are not all about her. And while the sifting was painful and tough, she managed to get through it by continuing to seek God.

I'm sure none of us want to be sifted or to go through times where everything seems to not be going our way, but I think its great to know that Jesus himself is there for us and praying on our behalf. How great is that??

Have a great weekend everyone!