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When the enemy tells me “You are not enough. You will never be enough.” I straighten my shoulders, stare back into the face of evil, and say “You are not welcome here.”
Resist the devil and he will flee.
With the Lord’s strength strong in me, I fiercely determine to be ever kinder, ever more compassionate, and ever more hopeful. Why? Because fierce joy and steadfast confidence in my Saviour put the darkness to shame.
Darkness trembles at His voice.
I truly believe that worship is a weapon. I believe that joy, compassion, and kindness spit in the face of evil and drive it away.
Bitterness, hate, and unforgiveness only give the enemy more territory in this battle, so I will combat doubt with confidence, shame with grace, bitterness with tenderness, and cynicism with hopefulness.
It is only His work in me that gives me skin in this fight.
I confess that when I look at this world I cannot generate hope in my own heart. Yet, when I look into the face of God and see His eyes of compassion, hope lights a fire where there was once only cold, hard stone.
Any revival of hope and courage is from His hand and for His glory – where my deepest joy is found.
Ruth Marie Paterson 
Wow! Beautiful! You have left me speechless. Sooooooo proud of you my adorable Ruthie.
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Thank you so much! Your encouragement means a lot to me. You are a strong woman and have endlessly supported me, I love you Grandma!
I love your writings, Ruth, they are so encouraging , so true and well written !!
Thank you for reading Bennie, it encourages me that it encourages you:) I miss you!
Your writing is phenomenal! And what profound thoughts! Keep it up!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you always reading my posts and encouraging me as I write. God bless <3
Wonderful Ruth! You have a gift for putting your thoughts into words and you are using it for God’s glory and to bring Him praise. Blessings to you!
Aw, thank you so much for reading Nancy, and wow, you are so kind! Your encouragement means a lot to me! God bless! <3