Guest Post: Just Stand Back Up

My Sarah girl had quite the six-year-old philosophy going on this afternoon. She asked if I'd like to come to her singing show which would include "some thoughts."

After singing a few songs, Sarah said: 

"So. Life is like a game, and Jesus is the goalie. 

And Satan has the ball sometimes, and he tries to throw the ball and knock us down. 

And Jesus blocks the ball. 

But sometimes Satan knocks us down and we get confused. 

But then we just get right back up and stand for Jesus. 

And if we stand up often enough, Satan just leaves us alone after a while." 

I sat there, astonished by the simple philosophy coming from her beautiful, sincere heart. "Where did you hear about this?" I asked.

"Nowhere. It's just how I think it is. Is it that way, Mom?"

The illustration she shared is a little too real for me personally, too real for all that's happening around us to pass it off as six-year-old rambling. Sometimes it really does seem Satan has the ball and is doing his best to score a goal.

But. The Goalie.

That's a force Satan can't mess with and win! My choice to stand right up back up for Jesus and just do the right thing determines my victory in so many places of this game.

It's that simple, friends. Just stand right back up for Jesus. Trust Him to block those scores the enemy is trying to make.

We are on the winning team. 

Vera Smoker is a lover of Jesus, authenticity, and good cups of coffee with friends. Her delight is to make their home a warm, welcoming place for her husband of almost eight years and their two children. Hobbies outside of homeschooling include cooking, making flowerbeds delightful, camping, hiking, and all other things outdoor with family and friends.