The battle isn't yours...

Ever since I saw the movie "Iron Lady", my world has been rocked...in several ways...all of them good. 
Of course Meryl Streep was nothing short of miraculous, as usual...and Margaret Thatcher?
Margaret Thatcher was an unbelievably amazing woman...

So, I think I'll share a favorite Thatcher quote each day.  Today's is:

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it."

What battle are you fighting today?  An inner struggle or addiction, a devastating betrayal or wound someone has caused you, consequences of your own bad choice, an irritating co-worker, an unrelenting boss or parent, a spouse that just doesn't get it, a rebellious child, fear of the unknown and silent thief of illness?  Don't give up...strength to persevere will come...you never know when success may be right around the next corner, or with one more push towards victory.  

We all get weary...and need a break.  Maybe a hot bath, or candles, or dinner and a movie with a friend you feel safe with...

and...then there is a place we can always run to and be safe...to a friend who sticks closer than a brother...

"Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.  I have called you by name; you are mine.  
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.  When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you." Isaiah 43:1b-2

"But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

"So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up." Galatians 6:9

"The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:5b - 7

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.  Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.

Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil."  Proverbs 4:23-27

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

"But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture." Malachai 4:2

Blessings as you walk through your battles...on your knees and head held high...one step at a time.

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