Ruach Breath Of Life

Marcello 1st movement oboe concerto in D minor We focus so much of our energy on our external appearance; how we are coming across, what we are wearing and so on. As a dear friend used to say, ‘If we could just get that amount down by a few percent, it would leave so much more room for the Lord to work.’ We can’t afford to underestimate how much effort the powers of darkness put into distracting us. The devil knows how to spin a plausible yarn, and how to level his guns at us. It takes courage to call his bluff, and to realise that these guns may not be loaded – or, if they are, that the Lord can still deflect and protect us. This is serious spiritual warfare. Lord, we want to ask that You will help us discern what is our task and what is Yours and to really know the difference. For this will help us to be clear when it is right to take steps to defend ourselves, and when we can safely leave You to do all the defending for us. Provide close confidants with whom we can pour out our hearts, without ne