Dear Satan,

I am complete in Christ. Yes, we both know it is true, and it is time that I start acting like it. Now, I need to first remind you of where I found this at in the Word, B.K.A. my sword of the Spirit. Colossians 2:10 KJV “And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power.” Next, I need to point you to the definition of “complete” in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Yes, we are going to the dictionary. You would love it if I just read the Bible and did not know what the words in it mean. Btw: the dictionary tells me alot about this word, “complete.” It says “complete” is an adjective. It says its first known use was in the 14th century. It even gives me 11 synonyms for the word “complete.” You know how much I love words and how much I love to write them down, so don’t hate. Anyway, back to the definition: “having all necessary parts, elements, or steps.” Also, it means “not limited in any way.” In addition, it means “not requiring more work: entirely done or completed.” So…. let me spell this out for you: God says Rosalyn Eloise-Nadine Jackson is complete in Christ. God says Rosalyn has all the necessary parts, elements, and steps, in Christ. God says Rosalyn is not limited in any way, in Christ. God says Rosalyn is not requiring more work and is entirely done or completed, in Christ. So, the next time, you whisper in my ear that there is something wrong with me, just remember what God says about who I am in Christ. P.S. I am planning on writing you two more letters before I move on to my next series on this blog. P.P.S. I am praying that every believer who reads this letter, will put his or her name where mine was and believe the truth.

Dear Satan, I am gifted. God says, “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other” (1 Corinthians 12:7). I know you have tried for years to tell me that I don’t have anything special to offer anyone, but that’s just not true. I know you have told me more than twice that I am not good enough or smart enough or gifted enough to be used by God, but that is just not true. I have decided to stop believing you and to start believing God. God says, “If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging” (Romans 12:8a). After all these years, I know my gift is to encourage others. It’s why I have a career as a counselor. It’s why I like to give people cards and fill it up with compliments. I can’t help myself; every single day, I have to tell someone, at least one person, how great he or she is. And honestly, I think it’s why my love language is words of affirmation. I know how important the right encouraging word spoken at the right time can change a person’s whole day. All of that being said, just know that I am going to keep encouraging people. I am going to keep running my race. I am going to keep letting God use me and there is nothing you can do about it.

Dear Satan,

It’s me again. You know me: Rosalyn Eloise-Nadine Jackson. The youngest of four. The single mom of one. It’s time for me to step on your toes again. There are some things I need to get off my chest, and since I can’t go back to sleep, now is as good a time as any. Dear Satan: I am forgiven. You know it, and I know it. Ever since I accepted Jesus as Savior, it’s been true. Every time I fall short, it’s true. You and I both know that verse: Whom the Son sets free, is free indeed (John 8:36). We both know about Psalm 103 too where God makes it plain: He forgives all of my sins. And of course, my personal favorite: 1 John 1:9 says if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I am forgiven for every single sin I have ever committed and will ever commit because of Jesus, not because I deserve it. Because I have repented, and I am truly sorry. You know the saying that Pastor Rick says, right: Sin has to be paid for; either we will pay for our sins or we will accept that Jesus paid for our sins by dying on the cross. I know I struggle with forgiving myself for what I have done, and I know how easy it is to condemn myself and feel guilty over the sins of my past that I cannot change. BUT GOD. But God is telling me it is time to forgive myself and move on. I’ve gone around this mountain long enough. So, I’m putting you on notice: 2020 is the year of God’s grace, and it’s the year where I will get up every morning and tell myself (and you if needed) that I am forgiven.

Dear Satan,

It’s me again, and there is something else that I need to tell you: I am chosen. Actually, God says “You are my servant; I have chosen you and not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41: 9b-10 NIV). For every time someone has walked out of my life and I wanted him or her to stay; God says I have chosen you and not rejected you. For every time I called or texted someone and really needed help right away, and he or she did not respond; God says I have chosen you and not rejected you. For every time I put myself out there and gave someone my heart, only to be brokenhearted 6 months later because he did not value me or love me well; God says I have chosen you and not rejected you. I know I feel lonely sometimes. I know I feel rejected sometimes. I know I feel ignored sometimes. But not by God. Never by God and He is the one whose opinions and affections matter most. So next time, you whisper in my ear, reminding me of the ones who don’t love me and the ones who don’t care about me; just know that I know that I have a Father who loves me and who cares and He chooses me every time.

Dear Satan,

Sitting here in the middle of the night; I can’t sleep when I want to, and sometimes, I can’t stay awake (without coffee) when I need to. But I’m still here. You started early in my life trying to take it away; when I was five, I was run over by a pick up truck. I could have died, but I’m still here. You tried to steal my joy and fit me into a mold when I was 9, and I was thriving. You sent the bullies to tear me down and break my heart. You wanted me to stop believing that I could do great things in the world. But I’m still here. When I thought all I needed were academic success and all A’s to reach my goals, you sent perfection seeking thoughts to my freshman dorm room at UCA. I was so consumed with my idea that all I needed was a great career which started with perfect grades. I lost so much weight and isolated myself so much. I had to lean and depend on God, family, friends, therapy, Zoloft 🙂 to put me back together again. But I’m still here. When I had to pick between my mom and being there for her and my education; when I had to put studies on hold to help the woman who means the world to me, you tried to steal my aspirations and the goals of being a counselor that God put in me. But I’m still here.

I could go on and on. The truth, it’s like one of my best friends and mentors reminded me last week: No weapon formed against me will prosper. No weapon formed against me has prospered, Satan. And with God on my side, it won’t ever prosper. So keep trying to steal, kill and to destroy; I don’t care because Jesus came that I may have life and have it to the full.

Thinking about all the things you have done for me; I had to look back and see how you set me free. I can’t imagine my life without you. Lord, I thank you. For the days you’ve given me, for some much peace. For forgiveness of sins and letting the past be in the past. Because of you, I can look into my future and see myself being happy, prosperous, and blessed beyond measure.

Lord, I thank you, for the love you send from up above. I thank you for the things you do for me that I can’t see. How can I ever repay you for all you’ve done for me? How can I repay you for setting me free from all the things that weighed me down? Thank you, Lord, for always being around.

Thank you, Jesus, for what you did on Calvary. Thank you, Jesus, because of you, we can all be set free. Set free from the devil’s hold, from the sins that hold us back. Set free from living a life that is so black. Because of you, we can all have peace today. The kind of peace that will not go away.

Thank you, God, for all you’ve done for us. Please help us live the lives you’ve called us to; help us to do the things you would do. Amen.

In God’s Word, He always tells us the reasons to not be afraid. He always tells us that He is with us and will never leave us. He tells us to trust Him and to keep our minds on Him. Then, we can have peace instead of fear. He tells us that if we pray and petition, with thanksgiving, we can have peace that passes all understanding.

It is God’s will for us to not be bound by fear. He has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, of love, and of a sound mind. He is able to help us face our greatest fears when we trust in Him and ask for His help to make it through.

Many times in life, we will feel fear, but we do not have to be afraid. We do not have to let our feelings decide how we spend our time or decide how we approach life. We must let God’s Word be the truth and not believe our fears. We must believe His Word when God says “the Lord is my helper, I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

God is willing to help us anytime we need it, and we can cast our cares, worries, and anxieties upon him; because he truly cares for us. We do not have to live in fear; Jesus died to set us free from sin and everything that is not of faith, is sin. We can live by faith and not by sight. We can live by trusting in God and not by trusting in man. We do not have to fear men (or women) or what he or she can do. For if God is for us, who can be against us? No weapon formed against us will ever prosper.

Don’t be discouraged; God is in control. He helps believers; their futures He holds. He knows the way. Perfect peace will stay. When we trust in Him, we will always win.

Don’t be discouraged; God is in control. He is there to help all, who will seek His face. He will not forsake us or leave us alone. His plan is perfect and it is for our best. He says come to Him and He will give us rest.

Don’t be discouraged; God is in control. He loves His children; their futures He holds. He wants to bless us, but we must obey. His word and commands, He gives us to keep. We are strong in Him; we are more than conquerors. He will never leave us alone.

You are the potter, I am the clay; you mold and shape me every single day. As I spin round and round on your potter’s wheel, I hold on tight and cling to your truth. For me, you have become so much more real. I feel like this year, I know you better than I ever have before. I’ve been seeking you like never before, and I have found everything I need in you.

You are the most wonderful artist I know. You paint the sky such beautiful colors every morning when the sun is rising, and you do the same when it’s setting. You created me and you call me a masterpiece, even when I feel like a mess. You call me beautiful, even when I feel so broken. We are all broken in some way; we are all human with our mistakes and regrets and our “wish I could haves.” You take our brokenness, and you make it beautiful. We are broken, yet beautiful in your hands. You turn our pain into purpose. You turn our tests into testimonies. You turn our trials into triumphs. You are with us always, leading and guiding us home.

God promises to never leave us nor forsake us. No matter the circumstances we face in life, we know that God is still here for us and in control of everything. He loves us so much and is the source of every good and perfect gift. He does not cause the calamity we face, nor cause the famine we endure. He does not light the furnace that pours out the fire we are walking through. Yet, he is with us in the midst of it all. He is our refuge and strength; our ever present help in trouble. He supplies all of our needs just when we need them. He always comes through for us. He walks us through the fire and protects us so that we are not burned. God takes away our ashes and gives us beauty. He takes away our sadness and gives us gladness and joy. He takes away the spirits of despair and sorrow, and He gives us praise.

I believe that God will do what He says He will. Although things are hard right now, they will get better. God will work things out for the good of those who love Him. He will take care of us and not neglect us. If He gave up His Son so that we could have everlasting life, then won’t He also graciously give us all things? I know He will. He gives beauty for ashes. We are never forsaken.