Satan, if you only knew!

I Want It All Back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tQBdrwj7ko

Yes, maybe this song is a little over the top but I absolutely love it! Anytime I get discouraged I watch it and make it my prayer! Many times as Christians we live such defeated lives, and forget that God is fighting our battles and He has already overcome Satan! We have nothing to fear! For so long I have been battling with the fact that satan has taken everything away from me. He started with my husband and then went on to take all my earthly possessions. That did not satisfy him, he wanted more. So, he took all our savings. He took my health and tried to take the health of my sons. He took all my hopes and dreams away. All that I had dreamed about ever since I was young. All I ever wanted to be was a good wife and mother. I never had dreams of being a business women, I never had any desire at all to go to college and "make" something of myself. He took that all away in an instant. He took away all my hard work and plans. They were all for nothing. He took away my future as a wife as well, knowing that I will be alone. He took away a good family enviroment, one where mom and dad are present in the children's home life and in a healthy loving relationship. He took away my self confidence. My esteem. He took away my passion and love for life. He took my joy. He even took away my beliefs. I was at a point where I did not know what I believed, I was confused, broken, defeated, overwhelmed, exhausted, crushed, humiliated, betrayed without the slightest desire to even live. When I say Satan took everything away from me, I mean everything. But, the story does not end there. The holy spirit was faithful to me. He ministered to me, taught me new things, opened my eyes, gave me back my joy, gave me peace, restored my health and the health of my children, gave me a home, a car, provided for me financially where I have never wanted. He gave me confidence, he gave me acceptance, trust and fulfillment I could never have experienced had I not gone through this pervious journey. He gave me hope. He gave me courage and resiliance I never knew I could posses. He gave me a song and he gave me a story that can only bring glory to him! Satan thought he had one, but God had a bigger plan!!!! One of my favorite parts of this song says.... " Devil, if you only knew what I was gonna be after the storm you wouldn't have even bothered me!" What can I say? Once again God has defeated Satan. I want it all back! And guess what, God is giving it all back to me....and then some more!