Mary Leora's Story
In the Old Testament, we read of three battles that were won with the aid of music and singing in at least three prominent instances: the fall of Jericho, Gideon's victory, and Jehoshaphat's victory.
Because of curiosity this morning, I was reading from Chronicles to see how many kings there were, who had many wives. I had read that Solomon had 800 when he died. And I was wondering when did this concept of having many wives stop.
What caught my attention though, while reading Chronicles, was Yahweh telling his people how they would wins wars when confronting enemies. They were to go forth singing and praising God!! Their battle was won, just as in Jericho when they marched around the walls for seven days and the walls came tumbling down!!! Yea God!!!
Right now in my life, I needed to hear that strong message. I am facing medical problems, and my son Brian may have Prostate Cancer. Facing these 'enemies' daily, His Words remind me to trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not upon my own understanding! His Words, 'don't fear or be anxious for nothing,' keep popping into my mind! His Word tells us how to live life and live it abuntantly if we hear and obey! We must!!!
So, now again I am reminded to live in the "La De Da Land," and sing and praise God as the day goes by. Dance too if the music moves me!!
So, my dear friends and family, it is in our life when we are facing any type of enemy! We should let the battle belong to the Lord: singing, praise, and giving thanks, raising a hallelujah, trusting in God with all our heart, and lean not upon our own understanding!
Do this, obey and God will go before us and deal with all of the conflicts we have in our life. Oh yes, God will; for He does not lie, and all His Words/Promises will be fulfilled when we obey!!
Here are two songs examples that demonstrate God's use of music to inspire, unify, and ultimately, bring victory to his people.
https://youtu.be/ir-XbtrgcRk? "The Battle belongs to the Lord"
list=https://youtu.be/Fo--H_yx2vg?list=RDir-XbtrgcRkRDir-XbtrgcRk "10,000 Reasons."
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
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