”¶For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him, For my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; My fortress and my defense, I will not be shaken or discouraged.“

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭62‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭AMP‬‬

I have had to deal with my own personal attacks, betrayal of trust, and things that appeared as though its only intent was to bring me down.  My character and integrity have been insulted at times by those I’ve been the closest to. I have been the victim of rumors and untruths that seem to take on a life of their own. 

please don’t take me to sound as though I have been without flaws, or mistakes, what I am saying is I am learning that attacks are not about wether or not I personalize them but more about how I will respond in them.

If my personal agenda’s, my every belonging was taken away from me…my only answer would be, “to know God is my only security”. 

As long as I am trusting in Him, He is my salvation not only from sin but also from attacks. Because He is my rock and stronghold, as long as I resort to His strength as my refuge and comfort, I will not be shaken.

Here’s where the challenge is. 

Look at verse 5 “wait in silence for God only” 

Hum, how hard is that… I know, tremendously hard….

I believe we all have a natural tendency to become defensive and almost instinctively want to counterattack people or the things that come against us.  There have been many instances within my own family that I have had to choose to engage or sit still. 

Engaging in the attack will only magnify and enhance the battle. 

It gives greater power and authority to the focus of the situation which makes it harder not to be discouraged or feel spiritually broken. 

However, choosing to respond with God’s mercy and His grace, remembering the battle is not with man but is the principalities of darkness, the results in the issues will begin to subside. 

Jesus said He would fight our battles for us, so when you find yourself under attack, remember, you don’t have to fight the battle but instead remember to be still.

How do we take the attack and remain silently while patiently waiting on God? 

By remembering that He is our hope, He is our rock, our salvation, our stronghold, our strength and our refuge. 

Let the glory of God rest on you and be seen in you.