{"id":27332,"date":"2021-02-03T21:25:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T02:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/debmillswriter.com\/?p=27332"},"modified":"2021-02-04T10:29:42","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T15:29:42","slug":"worship-wednesday-when-all-i-see-is-the-battle-you-see-the-victory-battle-belongs-phil-wickham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debmillswriter.com\/?p=27332","title":{"rendered":"Worship Wednesday – When All I See Is the Battle, You See the Victory (Battle Belongs) – Phil Wickham"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Photo Credit: Pinterest, Toby Mac<\/a><\/p>\n

Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord<\/span>, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.<\/span>\u00a0 And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord<\/span>; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord<\/span>.<\/span>..Thus says the Lord<\/span> to you, \u2018Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.<\/span><\/strong> Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel.<\/span><\/em> You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord<\/span> on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.\u2019 Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord<\/span> will be with you.\u201d<\/em> – 2 Chronicles 20:3-4, 15-17<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For my thoughts are not your thoughts,<\/span><\/em>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/sup>For as the heavens are higher than the earth,<\/span><\/em>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>so are my ways higher than your ways<\/span><\/span><\/em>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/em>and my thoughts than your thoughts.<\/em> – Isaiah 55:8-9<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When the song Battle Belongs <\/em><\/a>first came to my hearing just this past week, it stirred so much thought and prayer…not so many words, but they are in the song…and my hands go up, and I want to dance!<\/p>\n

Praying this prayer:<\/p>\n

“Oh, God, give me eyes to see how You see things…and people. Free my thoughts from the bondage of the ‘but’s’ and the ‘what if’s’. Empty my mind of worry and fear…and even ridiculous dread. Forgive me when I am consumed by thoughts that are simply not true…when I believe lies over what You have already told us…already promised. Remind me that You mean nothing but good for Your children.\u00a0 Fill my heart with love for a good and loving God. Guide my steps to walk in Your confidence and Your compassion. You are God. There is nothing to fear. You are God…and we are Yours. You light our paths. You steady our gait. You hold us close. We are Yours…and we will rest our hearts and minds in Your keeping.”<\/p>\n

Worship<\/a> with me to this emboldened hymn of praise by Phil Wickham and Brian Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n

“Battle Belongs”<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

When all I see is the battle<\/strong>
\nYou see my victory<\/strong>
\nWhen all I see is the mountain<\/strong>
\nYou see a mountain moved<\/strong>
\nAnd as I walk through the shadow
\nYour love surrounds me
\nThere’s nothing to fear now
\nFor I am safe with You<\/div>\n
So when I fight I’ll fight on my knees<\/strong>
\nWith my hands lifted high<\/strong>
\nOh God the battle belongs to You
\nAnd every fear I lay at Your feet
\nI’ll sing through the night
\nOh God the battle belongs to You<\/div>\n
And if You are for me
\nWho can be against me (yeah)
\nFor Jesus there’s nothing
\nImpossible for You
\nWhen all I see are the ashes
\nYou see the beauty (thank You God)
\nWhen all I see is a cross
\nGod You see the empty tomb<\/div>\n
So when I fight I’ll fight on my knees
\nWith my hands lifted high
\nOh God the battle belongs to You
\nAnd every fear I lay at Your feet
\nI’ll sing through the night
\nOh God the battle belongs to You<\/div>\n
Almighty Fortress You go before us
\nNothing can stand against
\nThe power of our God
\nYou shine in the shadow<\/strong>
\nYou win every battle<\/strong>
\nNothing can stand against<\/strong>
\nThe power of our God<\/strong>Almighty Fortress You go before us
\nNothing can stand against
\nThe power of our God
\nYou shine in the shadow
\nYou win every battle
\nNothing can stand against
\nThe power of our GodAlmighty Fortress You go before us
\nNothing can stand against
\nThe power of our God
\nYou shine in the shadows
\nYou win every battle
\nNothing can stand against
\nThe power of our GodSo when I fight I’ll fight on my knees<\/strong>
\nWith my hands lifted high<\/strong>
\nOh God the battle belongs to You<\/strong>
\nAnd every fear I lay at Your feet<\/strong>
\nI’ll sing through the night<\/strong>
\nOh God the battle belongs to You<\/strong>Oh God the battle belongs to You*<\/div>\n