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Keep Fighting!

Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight."
2 Samuel 10:12

In the 14th Century, the Emperor Tamerlane (descendant of Ghengis Kahn) was badly defeated in battle. As he lay hidden in a barn, enemy troops scoured the countryside looking for him. Suddenly he noticed an ant trying to push a kernel of corn that was many times bigger than he, up over a wall. Sixty-nine times the ant tried and failed, but on the seventieth attempt he succeeded. Leaping to his feet, Tamerlane said, 'If you can do it, I can too.' That day he changed his outlook, reorganized his forces, went back and soundly defeated the enemy.

If you are under attack at the moment, listen to the words of Joab, 'Be strong and let us fight bravely for...the Lord will do what is good.' Joab knew that if you do your part, God will do His. So keep fighting! As long as you are on the battlefield God can give you victory. But if you turn and run, what more can He do for you?

Today as you face your difficulties keep these seven things clearly in mind: a) never give up when you know you are right b) believe that all things work together for good, if you just persevere c) do not let the odds discourage you; God is bigger than all of them d) never let anyone intimidate you or deter you from your goals e) fight and overcome every limitation f) remember, every winner has dealt with defeat and adversity g) keep trying, confident that in God's strength you will surely succeed. And have a wonderful Independence Day!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, Help me to preserve and fight the good fight! In Jesus’ Name, Amen