This past week  I fell into the trap of "opinion."  An opinion so strong that it invited turmoil into my soul regarding a situation that, to me just seems wrong; unnatural...and possibly a hindrance to a certain believer growing in a healthy way.

To be concerned and to bring this concern to the Lord  is one thing, but to be eaten with inner turmoil about it caused me to realize that I had allowed my enemy an attack on my mind.  While reading through one of Watchman Nee's books "The Spiritual Man"  I was greatly helped to identify these fiery darts for what they were.  I confessed this to my dear husband and we prayed for freedom and restoration of HIS peace that passes all understanding.

I then began to more earnestly and consistently pray for the dear ones for whom I was concerned...but in a declaring way. "Lord I thank You that You are the great King in their lives. YOU are able to bring about any revelation needed. You are even now interceding for all of us. You are marvellously at work in their lives.  Praise You Lord!"  (and more prayer to that effect)

On the Lord's day as we went through the tiny book of Judah together, one of the verses impressed me. "But you beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep/guard yourselves in the agape love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life"

What I underlined is what really jumped out to me. "I am to keep myself in the love of God."  Really; that is simply the abiding life; the one HE has called us into.  This is what we must guard diligently...our intimate relationship with Him.  That is to be our focus...and out of that can come all HE needs to do to produce His Kingdom in us! And...we are then useable...fit for the Master's use.

Even though this failure on my part was painful, it was good to become more clearly focussed again. And...the concern that I have had is also helpful as I am seeking more answers and revelation in the Word myself.