I’m sure you’ve all heard about social media being a ‘highlight reel’. I believe it. For the past few years, I have challenged myself to delete it every other month, which slowly turned into me not having any of it because I realized how little I ‘needed’ it. This is somewhat difficult for my generation because all the sudden you are left out of the loop and you’re the one that doesn’t know what is going on. The reason I am talking about this ‘highlight reel’ is because I do not want to fall victim of it. I want to be real with you because I want you to be real with me. I DO NOT  want someone to look at my instagram and envy the life they see. While I have been blessed beyond measure, my life comes with its fair share of struggles, as they all do. I find myself drawn to the moms who post their daily struggles that come with their children, the believers who post their struggles in their walks of faith, the athletes that talk about their injuries or not being number 1, etc. I like these, not because someone is struggling, but because of its authenticity. They allow us to realize that we are just like them because we struggle too. I wish this was the majority of social media, but it isn’t, and that's okay, you just have to remind yourself. 

This blog is about spiritual warfare; the fact that there is always an invisible battle being fought. I don’t know if it is because I grew up hearing these stories from grandpa about Haiti, or something that God placed on my heart, but I am deeply intrigued by the battle. I want to be aware and I want to win. This past week, I had more breakdowns than I had in the whole month. My mind became flooded with the doubts. I was angry at myself for choosing to graduate early, knowing I could’ve gone to prom or graduated regularly if only I had waited. I became angry at myself for choosing to move to Africa for 9 months away from my family and friends when i could’ve just gone to college. Then I had this realization that these aren't my thoughts. I have worked nonstop for the past 3 years to make this dream a reality for myself. I have wanted to spread Jesus’ love since I was a little girl. I WANT THIS. This was the moment I had to tell satan to get behind me, because I’m walking with God. I am sure some of you have read or heard of the "Footprints in the sand" poem. (if you haven't you should check it out). This is the concept I want to live by. When I am in the valley and feel like I am walking all alone, I want to be reminded that the one set of footprints is His, because He is carrying me, not because He left me. I pray today, that you all are reminded in the times when all hope is gone, He is carrying you. That He will love you at your worst, that He will remind you that you are his son/daughter, and that you will believe it. Today, I am challenging you to tell satan to get behind you and to be authentic. 

I love you all dearly,

Kaylin ;)

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