Finding Strength in Morning Spiritual Warfare

Tu lucha matutina es una batalla real en la que no estás sola, pues Dios te mira con un afecto inenarrable y ha provisto compañía celestial para fortalecerte en cada momento de soledad7BC 933.10+1. Cuando te sientas desamparada, recuerda la historia de Jacob, quien en su momento de mayor angustia y soledad en el desierto, vio una escalera que unía la tierra con el cielo, asegurándole que el Señor estaba con él y lo guardaría en todo lugarPP 183.4+1. Así como David declaraba que al despertar aún estaba con Dios, tú también puedes dirigir tus primeros pensamientos al Creador para recibir la paz que sobrepasa todo entendimiento Psalm 139:15Pr 158.2+1. El Señor Jesús comprende perfectamente tu sentir, pues Él mismo vivió en soledad y pasó noches enteras en oración en las montañas para enfrentar sus propias pruebasHDL 56.1+1. No permitas que el enemigo te engañe haciéndote creer que el camino es demasiado difícil, pues Cristo extiende su brazo humano para rodear a nuestra raza caída mientras su brazo divino se aferra al trono del Omnipotente para sostenerte9MR 231.1+1. En la quietud de tus devociones matutinas, puedes encontrar ese "balm for grief" y la fuerza necesaria para la guerra espiritual, sabiendo que incluso en la más profunda oscuridad, el Gobernante del universo está allí presenteARSH May 10, 1860, page 193.5+1. Confía en que cada sacrificio y oración son registrados fielmente, y que los ángeles son enviados para trabajar por el santo más débil que pone su confianza en Dios7BC 933.10+1.

...s his chosen ones. They are the claim of his love, of his own property; and he looks upon them with unutterable affection, and the fragrance of his own righteousness he gives to his loved ones who believe in him. It requires tact and wisdom and human love, and sanctified affection for the precious lambs of the flock, to lead them to see and appreciate their privilege in yielding themselves up to the tender guidance of the faithful shepherds. The children of God will exercise the gentleness of Jesus Christ— CE 146.1 (1894)

...dquo; This promise had been given to Abraham and to Isaac, and now it was renewed to Jacob. Then in special regard to his present loneliness and distress, the words of comfort and encouragement were spoken: “Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave th...— PP 183.4 (1890)

...deur—Do not let your thoughts dwell upon yourselves. Think of Jesus. He is in His holy place, not in a state of solitude and grandeur, but surrounded by ten thousand times ten thousand of heavenly beings who wait to do their Master's bidding. And He bids them go and work for the weakest saint who puts his trust in God. High and low, rich and poor, have the same help provided (Letter 134, 18...— 7BC 933.10 (1957)

... reads the inward anger of the soul when the will is crossed. He hears the expression of profanity. In the deepest darkness and solitude he is there. No one can deceive God; none can escape from their accountability to him— YI May 26, 1898, par. 8 (1852)

...;Our first waking thoughts should be directed towards God: copying David’s example, who says, When I awake I am still with thee. Psalm 139:15. I would advise you to be longest in your morning devotions, when your spirits are lively and vigorous, and undisturbed by the events of the day: in the evening, when you are tired and spent with its labors, be shorter, and endeavor to attend to this duty some time before you retire to rest. If your evening devotions are deferred till every thing else is done, there is great danger of their being often imperfectly performed, if not altogether omitted. “The habit of early rising is of great importance to the due discharge of morning prayer. O how many precious hours do indolent Christians lose; while those who are more self-denying and diligent, are gaining the favor of God and enjoying communion with him— ARSH July 15, 1858, page 69.1

Then is my strength by Thee renewed; Then are my sins by Thee forgiven; Then dost thou cheer my solitude With hope of heaven. No words can tell what sweet relief, There for my every want I find, What strength for warfare, balm for grief, What peace of mind— ARSH May 10, 1860, page 193.5 (1859)