How To Stay Dressed Up, Not Stressed Out
October 5th, 2007 at 09:35am Manchild
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” — Ephesians 6:10-20 kjv
Always remember that the final outcome of spiritual battles all God’s children choose to fight by faith, not by might, nor by power, or by sight, has already been predetermined and predestined. The perpetual spiritual war that’s raging amongst us as we speak has already been won by the King of kings and the Lord of lords.
So don’t allow yourself to get deceived by the “weapons of mass distraction” now trying to entertain us by lying to us in order to maintain the undivided attention of the masses. Don’t be deceived by the “smoke screen of superiority” created by a few misguided strokes from a pen in the mere mortal hands of myopic, misogynistic men who appear to have self-serving, hidden agendas.
Don’t let yourself, your families, your friends to get so stressed by the stroke of a pen that it provokes you, angers you, and pokes you in eyes until you become blinded by Rage. As you already know, any person who can blind you with rage can control you. Cooler heads must prevail so you will recognize the clear and present danger that awaits all who fail to choose the battles they fight and the paths they walk wisely until it’s too late to respond proactively and effectively.
Trust God. Lean not upon our limited understanding. Until the truth that desires to “make you free” prevails over the lie that desires to “make you a slave,” stay dressed up, not stressed out by all the billowing smoke coming from a perpetual spiritual battle too hot human hands to handle alone. Keep your eyes focused on the task at hand. When you’ve done all you can do, stand for something instead of falling for nothing.
Oh! Be forewarned. It’s not wise to stand like a sitting duck on a fence stuck between the diametrically opposed ideologies of all the people still standing with God and all the people still standing against God. I prayerfully petition you to “choose you this day” where you will take your stand during such an “emotionally divisive” season as this.
I, therefore, challenge each of you to choose love over hate and refuse to discriminate based upon the colour of a person’s skin instead of the “content of their character.” As always, the choice to “think critically” about where you will take your stand with the “spiritual weapon” in your hand, disguised as a pen, in your hand today is yours alone to make.
Copyright 2007 by Roderick O. Solomon. All Rights Reserved.
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12 Comments Add your own
1. Shelia | October 6th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
Great message Manchild. You spoke in part of one of my favorite scriptures:
“But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
A very timely message.
2. Galba Bright of Tune up your EQ | October 7th, 2007 at 8:50 am
The act of standing is a supreme act of faith. This is fine writing Manchild. Never underestimate the power of a pen/keyboard guided by the hand of God.
3. Paula Mooney | October 7th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
Yes, it’s the choosing God part that’s important, and not reacting off our knee-jerk reaction against our enemies at times.
The Lord is showing me how to pull back more and listen to Him.
A lesson I’d forgotten as of late…
4. Anna | October 9th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
“I , therefore, challenge each of you to choose love over hate and refuse to discriminate based upon the colour of a person’s skin instead of the “content of their character.”
Well said, Manchild. It’s sad that so many people still choose to base their perceptions of one another based on anything other than a person’s character.
I hope you and KWiz are doing well and just want to say that you both have been in my thoughts, even though I haven’t been around as much lately.
Take care;
Anna
5. STRONG05CS | October 11th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
“stay dressed up, not stressed out” .. lovely line. Very correct in the current context of the world. Hopefully it might be able to change human attitude towards life for the better
6. JoeJustin | October 13th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
Wow! Great blog. I couldn’t agree more with your post. I particularly like the choose love over hate and don’t discriminate. It is sad to say that I was not raised in that matter, however I was able to overcome what I was taught growing up.
I am now happily married to a great woman of God!
I want to thank you for all of the posts you have here! very inspirational.
7. Mizrepresent | October 15th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Wonderful! And i intend to give LOVE, and receive LOVE every chance, moment, i get. You are a true spiritual warrior Manchild and so much appreciated.
8. mysTery | October 21st, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Great post!! I will give and receive love more and more!
9. Barbara | October 21st, 2007 at 8:01 pm
This is an incredible blog, so glad to know about it! I’ll be back again soon to read more.
10. Cennetta | October 22nd, 2007 at 12:26 pm
I love your blog. It so inspiring.
11. Adebola | October 22nd, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Manchild, what a great post. Thanks for reminding me the battle has been won before it began.
It is NEVER by power nor by might but by the Spirit of the living God.
I have to subscribe to this blog in order to get a reawakening every blessed day.
Love you man.
12. Femigog The Sable Eklektik | October 23rd, 2007 at 10:40 am
Okay, You got my attention with something in message. Choosing battles to be precise. I will admit that I was angry recently. Very Angry. I wanted to hurt them. I wanted Revenge. I wanted them to feel what I felt. I wrote it all out with the intention of making it public in order to humiliate them. Suffice it to say that in the end I couldnt do it. I dont feel as if it was by some Divine hand that I didnt do it but I think that my motivation to stop did come from outside of my rage. We fight daily battles and it is always a choice between emotion and reason. I believe reason won over emotion in my case.
I did find something in this message but then there is also something I had trouble digesting….
Maybe I’ll come back and get into some time…at any rate, I respect your words but I’m still no convert…Have a great Tuesday.
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