The night was opened by Mr. Talkbox. I hadn't heard of him, but once he mentioned that he toured with TobyMac for about five years, I recognized his sound. He put on a really hype opener.
Then, it was time for Colton Dixon to get on stage! I remember watching him on American Idol many moons ago.
Following Colton was the headliner Matthew West.
Neither of us had dinner prior to the show, so by time it was over we were both hungry. So we stopped for a Fourth Meal at Taco Bell on our way home. We sat in the lobby and just talked.
We both had such a wonderful night. We left feeling encouraged and uplifted. Kami even said it was exactly what she needed. I dropped her off and headed home.
Although I fell asleep pretty quickly, it was a pretty restless night of sleep. I think I dreamed all night and woke up several different times. By time I got up in the morning, I was not in a good mood. I was sleepy, cranky, and frankly felt like throwing in the towel. I no longer saw a point in waiting like I wholeheartedly believe I am supposed to. I felt like I should regain control of the wheel... Work came, which helped my mind get off these thoughts. By time I got off work, I was feeling in better spirits and headed to Kami's house for our weekly tradition of Monday night dinner.
I tell you all this because when I arrived at Kami's she told me about her day and how she was having a rough day as well. She said her mood was "rotten" and even her youngest at three could see the difference. We talked about how our attitudes could be so sour when we just had a wonderful night of worship and felt so uplifted not even hours ago...
Could it be that we were under spiritual warfare?
To be honest, this was always something I kind of rolled my eyes.
I’m not exactly sure why, probably because I wasn't in a good place in my walk;
however, being where I am now, I totally believe this. Especially after us both
had the same kind of experience with our attitudes. Additionally, the Bible
tells us of such struggle. Consider Ephesians 6:12:
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (NIV)
“For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.” (AMP)
*Disclaimer*
I am in no way, shape, or form trained in Biblical studies. These
are my thoughts on matters in my life as I trek through life.
