Intentionally Targeted

Last night I became acutely aware of something happening in our culture. There is a major attack on women happening in the spiritual realm. I saw two commercials last night that brought this to my attention. Both of them were for new flavors of vodka. The flavors were marshmallow and whipped cream. This may not seem like such a big deal until you think about how traditionally alcohol and liquor were primarily marketed to men. These two commercials were obviously targeted to women. Not only women, but I dare say teenagers as well. I can't imagine real men sitting around ordering whipped cream or marshmallow flavored vodka drinks. I heard of another example of this shift in marketing a few months ago and it involved pornography. We all know romance novels have been around for years and are primarily read by women. I remember my Grandmother read "True Confessions" magazines and my mom was always reading a Harlequin. Those both are extremely tame compared to what is happening now. The porn industry is filming and marketing with an intentional market towards women rather than men. The demons that formerly targeted men have shifted their focus to take out our women.

I believe it is also these very things that have contributed to the gender confusion we see all around. It saddens me when I see someone and have to look several times and guess as to whether I am looking at a man or a woman. So many women do everything possible to look as masculine as they can. As much as it grieves me, I can only imagine how it must sadden God to see so many women moving further and further away from the beautiful, feminine design He made. It may seem odd for me to be writing this since most who know me would say I'm not the most girly-girl they have ever known. This is very true! I hate shoes and I prefer to be barefoot. I'm not a big fan of wearing dresses. I don't feel a need to "flaunt" everything I have, but I don't dress to hide the fact I'm a woman. Even though I don't have much of it, I love jewelry. I don't mind dressing up when an occasion calls for me to take it up a notch.

The beginning of the battle is recognizing the source. Too many people want to blame a person when in fact it is a spirit controlling and influencing the person that is to blame. We could boycott the companies targeting women, but until we recognize the true culprit, nothing will change. It starts in the hearts of each of us as we become aware of the battle happening all around us. The battle is not simply about what a woman wears, watches, or drinks. It is a battle for her soul. The enemy is very real and his greatest weapon is confusion. He wants to have us fighting against each other because that shifts our focus off of battling him. If he can confuse us in regards to who God made us to be, then it affects all those around us. Our children no longer see the purpose of male/female roles. Our men no longer feel needed so they lose their masculinity and step out of their place as leaders in our homes and society. Here is where we have to remember our battle is not against our men!

"For though we walk (live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons. For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10: 3-4

What is it you are battling in your life right now? Is it a battle you never should have been involved with in the first place? The biggest battles in my life are results of the choices I made outside of God's will. How do you go into your battle?

"Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil."  Ephesians 6: 11


Please know you do not have to face your battle alone! I know it is easy to call on our friends in times of stress, but never neglect crying out to God. Ask him for discernment to show you the ways you are led into temptation. It could be friendships that need to end or be limited. It could be musical influences or what you are watching on television. Take the time to know your enemy!

***It happened again as I was typing this that a song I have never heard came on and the lyrics contained this..."When I'm with my Daddy, my innocence is restored....This generation is coming out of confusion. Come out of your sexual confusion."  I'm not making this up! I think God is giving theme songs for each post!**