For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)
Our battles have to be fought and won on higher ground. Our battles are not surface level and the fight is against spiritual wickedness in high places. How many times have we admired someone in leadership until we got to know them a little better? The familiarity and greater knowledge of someone can reveal their weaknesses and insecurities. Some people look a lot better from a distance.
We have to be careful not to put people on a pedestal and acknowledge that not everyone is gracious with power. Some people in positions of power can be the most corrupt and do the most detestable things.
The bible makes reference to spiritual wickedness and some people use power to oppress others. Paul encourages us to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might and to put on the full armour of God to defend against attacks. (Ephesians 6:10-11)
We have to stand having our loins girded with the truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; (Ephesians 6:14) The disappointment from people in leadership and the realisation of how corrupt people are can be discouraging. We cannot loose our conviction due to disappointment or fall in line in order not to upset the status quo. Take a stand of righteousness and speak the truth even when it may not seem like the most popular thing to do. Trust God for his protection as you rise to a higher level.
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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