What’s standing in the way of your joy right now? Jesus tells us in John 10:10 (NLT), “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” He came to give us more than survival—He came to give us abundance—more than we can imagine. What God accomplished and released through the ministry, sacrifice, and resurrection of Christ can’t be measured. It’s a treasure too magnificent for words. But Jesus informed us that the enemy works day and night to rob us of it. Though this is undeniable, all glory to God, it’s not the end of the story. The good news is Christ has already won the victory. The question for us? How do we hold on to what our Redeemer has given us when life feels like it’s slipping through our fingers?
Standing Firm in the Battle
Life feels like a battle—because sometimes, it really is. Our merciful Heavenly Father has equipped us to win it, no matter the situation or condition. Ephesians 6:11-13 (NLT) tells us to “Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil… Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.” This isn’t about fighting people or circumstances—they’re not our real enemies. It’s about resisting unseen forces of darkness that aim to weaken our faith. We can be confident that God has not left us defenseless.
Not By Our Own Strength
Romans 8:37 (NLT) reminds us, “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” We stand, not in our own strength, but on the foundation of Jesus Christ, who is the living Word of God. The battles of this world are spiritual, and no earthly weapon can win them. In Ephesians 6:10 (NLT), Scripture calls us to be “strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” This means we must trust the victory that has already been secured through Christ. This is our call—not to give up, but to stand clothed in His armor—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation.
The Hope We Have in Christ
When life seems to be slipping through our fingers—when we’re bombarded with so many issues that we can’t even catch our breath—there’s still hope. We have received God’s armor and so much more. Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) says, “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.”
So if today you're feeling like you’re losing your grip—on joy, on peace, on that thing you were sure God promised—just breathe. Don’t panic. You’re not empty-handed. You're not alone. You’ve been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. That means strength when you're weak. Peace when your mind is spinning. Courage when you’re too tired to fight. Faith when doubt is loud.
This battle you're in? It's real. But so is the armor. So is the victory. And so is the love of a Savior who’s not pacing the floor in heaven wondering how to help you—He’s already made a way.
So hold on. Even if it’s not perfect. Even if all you’ve got left is a whispered prayer and a shaky hallelujah, God’s grace will meet you there. His glory will carry you through. And when the dust settles, you'll still be standing—wrapped in the power of Christ, held together by a love that never lets go.
You’re not slipping. You’re being upheld. ■
"When It Seems to be Slipping Away”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2025. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
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