Psalms 47:1 Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

 God Reigns Scripture  Psalms 47:1

O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

As I was getting ready this morning I looked in the mirror and it dawned on me that it was April 19^th. It was a very powerful moment because I remember looking in a different mirror exactly eleven years ago and the person looking back at me then was exhausted, hopeless, and in such overpowering chains of bondage that I thought I would never get free. I remember leaning on the bathroom counter and just looking at myself , I was so very tired but as always I shook it off , did some meth, and left for school. I never went back into that house again, I never  even set foot inside of it.  I do remember glancing at it in my rear view mirror and taking a deep sigh as I looked at the wrecked car in the driveway and the broken garage door barely hanging on the hinges. Everything in our lives was falling apart literally and figuratively  and I just didn’t know what to do.

At that time when I would begin to feel overwhelmed I would get high and that didn’t even work anymore. At first the drug worked in a cunning, deceptive sort of way making me feel invincible until it had me hooked, then it just had me hooked.  Satan works right through all drugs and addictions.  It just takes you on a downward spiral and all your problems gather speed with a snowball effect until everything is out of control and in total chaos. That is how I felt that morning 11 years ago and things got much worse during my day. My life literally imploded.

But today as I looked at myself in the mirror I smiled at the reflection looking back at me, so happy with where  God has brought me. There is a light in my eyes that wasn’t there 11 years ago. It is HIS light shining through me.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”  Matthew 5:16

As I drove to work today one song I listened to was Shout unto God by Hillsong United. These words are very powerful

The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up
We lift Your name up

So with an attitude of gratitude I gave a shout unto God with a voice of triumph for defeating the enemy in this area of my life. He has freed me from the chains of addiction : )) Don’t worry that I feel too sure of myself because I know my strength and my ability to overcome has nothing to do with me , it is HE who lives within me that gives me strength. I am always on guard and alert because I know the enemy is watching hoping to ensnare me again but I will stay strong in the Lord and put on my armor every day !!!

1 John 4:4

"You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world,"

1 Peter 5:8

⁸ Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Ephesians 6

¹⁰ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. ¹¹ Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Below is a clip from me sharing my testimony and talking about April 19,2001

April 19th from Susan DeFace Washington on Vimeo.