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Fighting for me. . .

 I need the kinda love that outlast the night
I need the kinda love that is willing to fight  
When the going gets tough
And my strength's not enough
I see You showing up like never before
This battle for my heart
You are the peace when my mind's at war
And oh

Why do we seek love in the wrong places? We come to realisations that we make mistakes. We are not as strong as we think we are. But why would anyone really know? I cannot remember the countless times that I was lead to believe that things were, but never really were. Who is battling for your heart right now? There might be someone who is trying to lay claim to it. There might be someone who is trying to discourage you from seeking the love you deserve in your life. Who shows up for you when you least expect it? 

You will never stop fighting for me
When I can't fight for myself
Every word is a promise You keep
'Cause You love me like nobody else
You stand up for me in the darkest night
When my faith is weak You're still by my side
You will never stop fighting for me
You will never stop fighting for me

I write this with tears streaming down my face. God has never forsaken me in all of my dark moments There have been many. There are probably more to come, but you know what, that's what this earthly realm offers - times of trial to test you during those darkest nights. When people let you down or you beat yourself up about spectrum of foibles to unreasonable behaviour, what do you do to seek that peace of mind that this world cannot give? I have always felt reassured by God's presence in my life. Sometimes I forget Him, being distracted by situations and circumstances that steal my focus away. 

In the perfect timing You make all things right
You paint a silver lining in this heart of mine
When the going gets tough
And my strength's not enough
I see You showing up like never before 
This battle for my heart
You took on from the start
You are the peace when my mind's at war
And oh

If you know me well, you will know that I can be an impatient person. This character trait stems from frustration when things or people take too long to get to an outcome or output. In those moments, I am reminded of God's perfect timing to make all things right. I need to remember this when tough times come knocking at my door. How do we how much more strength we need to battle those who seek our demise? Trust in God to show up. I believe this to be completely true. Even when I forget along the way and I let despair override hope, faith and love that He has promised me if I choose Him first. 


You will never stop fighting for me
When I can't fight for myself
Every word is a promise You keep
'Cause you love me like nobody else
You stand up for me in the darkest night
When my faith is weak You're still by my side
You will never stop fighting for me
You will never stop fighting for me

Are you fighting for someone right now that doesn't even know? We can only do so much to help others when they cannot help themselves. We expect love from people who are not capable of doing so. God has taught me that His love is enough, not only sufficient, but complete. I have conversations with God that make me laugh, and I wonder, does He laugh too? Sometimes when I go through the processing moments in my head, I can hear His voice clearly. Sometimes I hear Loma's voice and it makes me smile. Are you able to be someone who stands by someone's side, still be there like God has?

Your love
Is winning me over
Your heart
Is pulling me closer
Your love
Is winning me over
Your heart
Is pulling me closer

In the complete moments of surrender that I have with God, I always feel Him winning my heart. I push away toxicity and other negative feelings, negative people who are just intent on pulling you away from the purpose and mission that you have been tasked to perform while we are earthside. I surrender all to He who has given me life, the God of my parents and forefathers who believed in the hope of salvation. Will we ever feel some complete peace until we do this? What is holding you back from knowing yourself completely in this way?

You will never stop
Fighting for me, fighting for me
Every word is a promise You keep
Ohh, yeah
You will never stop fighting for me
When I can't fight for myself (when I can't)
Every word is a promise You keep (ohh)
'Cause You love me like nobody else
You stand up for me in the darkest night (You stand up for me in the dark)
When my faith is weak You're still by my side (yeah, yeah, my sides)
You will never stop fighting for me
You will never stop fighting for me

I hope that you trust in the lifepath of your journey. We too often focus on the perceived success that masks the real purpose of suffering, trials, in order to understand and appreciate your own humanity.  I can tell you that what I thought I had planned for my life - hasn't panned out. And you know what? I'm ok with that. Why? Because I know that I need to exercise patience. I know that God never breaks His promises with me. But mostly, and good to remember when I need to the most, I will always know that when I fail myself, when I think I fail at life, God is always fighting for me. . . 
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