A War Already Won

Our God is really really good. In the midst of the bad in our lives, He gives us His promises, He gives us friends, and He gives us encouragement. As I was fighting recently, a good friend of mine sent me a poem she had just written. It was the kind of thing that you read and you think, "wow, I really needed to hear that" and then read it again and again. Her words have really blessed me by reminding me Who my Savior and King is: He is the One Who has already won the war. I wanted to share these words with you this week and I hope you are encouraged through them like I was. 

This is,
"A War Already Won",
by Maggie Hayes.


I know you’re hurting.
I know this weight is crippling,
That it seems like the sin keeps winning
And that the only option is to lose.

I know why you keep hiding;
Shame you feel is gripping,
Guilt continues piling,
But please know I’ve been there too.

I know what it’s like to keep loosing,
To keep pretending,
To twist a rubber band for coping.
I’ve been abused too.

I know it’s not the same thing.
There’s difference in struggling,
But I want you to know there is a new beginning
And some really good news.

Alone, is something you are not.
Forsaken, is something you are not.
Unforgivable, is something you are not.
Unworthy, is something you are not.

Someone went through complete abandon so you may not be alone.
You don’t get to sit here in self pity because of what you have done, someone has given you an opportunity to live.
Choose life.
Someone was completely forsaken so that you may be known.
I know this thought might be scary, and give you an uneasy feeling, but it’s so sweet to be known by Someone who cares.
To not have to carry this burden of cares.
Someone who says, “come. Come. come. Lay down your sin I will set you free. My burden is easy. Please take it instead and I will carry all this weight in your head.”
You’re completely known.
Someone was beaten, crucified, and buried so you may be forgiven. Come confess and let go.
Someone is rest to the weary soul.
Someone doesn’t grow tired of us coming and asking to be forgiven no matter how far we’ve strayed. But in the end our debt is paid because that Someone who was beaten, crucified, and buried rose from that grave. Paying the debt we deserved.
You’re forgiven.
Someone Worthy died in your place.
You are priceless and redeemed,
seen as spotless before the King so there’s no more reason for shame.
Live life a son or daughter of the Someone who saw you and said,
“You’re worth it.”

I know you are fighting.
And like me, possibly losing,
But we can come carrying
All the weight and lay it down
At the feet of Jesus our Savior and King.