The Battle for Your Heart

You thought we were going to discuss what I was doing this week sans kids….

And we were. Or rather we are. Except - I’m doing NOTHING.

So there’s clearly not much to discuss.

Except there is. There always is.

I had a list of things I was hoping to accomplish. The most important of which was to rest - and spend time with my man. We did that on Sunday. We even skipped church. Just to rest. I believe I said the words, “This one day of rest idea was brilliant. Who’s brain child was that?”

Um, GOD’s. And how often do we actually rest? Rarely.

I didn’t even want to go out to eat, y’all, but Spin convinced me to accompany him to the grocery to pick up some steaks for dinner. I did. Because of course, I live to please him.

So there I went - no make-up, no contacts, hair all-a-mess… just threw on some dirty clothes from Saturday and shuffled after him like an obedient puppy wife. And as we pulled into the grocery parking lot, Spin had the brilliant idea to stop for a margarita first. Lovely. Who am I to disrespect my husband and his ideas?

The margarita was nice…. we were so relaxed and were enjoying each other’s company that we weren’t ready for it to be over. To prolong it a bit, I suggested another pitcher a pedicure next door. AND HE AGREED!

Oh, how I wish I’d had my camera! But I had no purse - no cell phone - no nothing…. so you’ll just have to trust me. He had a pedicure with me and he LOVED it! And by luck of the draw, the owner’s 4-yr-old was not there that day, so rather than Go Diego Go! on TV - it was GOLF. I know. Weird for a nail salon, right? But he was happy. And I was happy that he was happy. And he’s been sufficiently warned not to go with me on a Tuesday afternoon, because then he’ll have to suffer through One Life to Live - and I think the whole relaxing part would then be lost on him.

I did have a list of things to do - like put my winter clothes away and pull out my summer stuff. (Do ya’ think?! It’s JUNE already!) And I wanted to learn iMovie - which I’m going to do…..

But as with the other two times in my life I’ve had a week alone (also when the kids were with their grandparents), God seems to have other plans for me. BIG ones that have me on my FACE this week.

It was my week alone last summer that God used to strip away the false pretenses of my faith to the very core and call me into repentant relationship with Him. I got nothing on my list accomplished that week - but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

I’ve been saving this clip for the right time to share it. I think it’s now.

In case you have a hard time believing there’s a battle that is continually being waged for our hearts, this is an incredible visual. It may seem a little “cheese-y” at first, but hang in there…..

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June 3, 2008 | Filed Under my walk 

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12 Responses to “The Battle for Your Heart”

  1. Lisa B @ simply His on June 3rd, 2008 11:36 am

    I just want to say “Wow” — that was unbelievable. I got chills and cried. Thanks for sharing this.

  2. Culpepper on June 3rd, 2008 3:53 pm

    Thank you for the video. I’m crying in my bowl of ice cream. Powerful stuff.

    By the way, love your site. I read you daily. Enjoy your week with your sweet husband.

  3. Michelle@Life with Three on June 3rd, 2008 8:45 pm

    There’s nothing you can add to that — incredibly powerful! It brought me to tears.

    Michelle@Life with Threes last blog post..Easing Up

  4. darci on June 3rd, 2008 11:31 pm

    I could not agree more about the battle for our hearts. The stripping away times always seem to hurt me the most.. But once you make it through the other side, it’s always soo good.

    darcis last blog post..Where I spent the weekend

  5. Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity on June 4th, 2008 6:16 am

    Ok, I watched. I’m crying. I’m in awe of our God because I see me on the center of the stage and I see the struggle, the battle that goes on in my own life and how all I need to do is make my way toward Him and He will protect me.

    Glad I hadn’t done my makeup yet…

    Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanitys last blog post..How Low is Low?

  6. JunglesWife on June 4th, 2008 12:15 pm

    Very powerful!

    JunglesWifes last blog post..Walking Out Your Dream

  7. Your BFLS on June 4th, 2008 12:47 pm

    My face is soaking wet with tears! It is just so true….and heart-wrenching. I am going to upload that to my page. I think it is something so powerful that needs to be shared. What a great visual of the spiritual war-fare all around us!

    Your BFLSs last blog post..Happy Birthday Macy Interview

  8. Comrade-in-arms on June 4th, 2008 2:44 pm

    GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU THAN HE WHO IS IN THE WORLD! HALLELUJAH!!!

  9. Kelly on June 4th, 2008 8:05 pm

    I came from Rachel’s site. I just watched this again with my daughter in my lap. she wanted me to explain to her what was happening, it was powerful for me, but I think it gave her lots to think about too. God’s Grace is amazing, thanks for the visual reminder!

    Kellys last blog post..Project Blue

  10. Lanxi on June 5th, 2008 1:22 am

    Had to step away for a minute. Very real, and very close to home.

    BUT, very excited that the ending is awesome, because our God is AWESOME!

    Lanxis last blog post..So, how’d your day go?

  11. Jenni on June 8th, 2008 1:00 pm

    Thank you for sharing that. I have watched it over and over and I cry every time. How great is His love for us!

    Jennis last blog post..Battles

  12. Jenni on June 8th, 2008 1:02 pm

    OH, and I forgot to mention that it spoke to me so much I had to write a whole blog post about it…

    Jennis last blog post..Battles

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