Knee High Boots and Jesus

Today I have on my most beloved pair of shoes, outside of my tennis shoes; these are the most comfortable shoes I own.


Funny that they are not really “shoes”, they are a pair of black knee high boots that my mother – in – law purchased for me almost 5 years ago. I love them, if I could purchase them again just so I could have a back up pair, I would. I have worn these boots out. I have had to have the heels replaced, I have polished and re-polished the leather and I just know the day will come when they are no longer able to be “fixed”, it will be a sad day. I might have to take time away from work and life in general to mourn, not to mention, that I have considered bronzing them. I want to properly honor them when the time comes…

But today I chose to wear them for two reasons, outside of my love for them of course.


The first, because it is freezing outside and the weather man said it was suppose to snow today.

Second, because I needed something to remind me of the presence of Jesus as I go on about my day.

I love the scriptures that talks about the armor we as Christians have access to. I love the picture that comes to mind as I read over these words…

Eph 6:10-17 (NIV)
...Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 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. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

My heart beat races when I read “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. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”

The power of those words is mind blowing.

The battle scene that comes to mind might be something out of Braveheart or better yet Gladiator. Yes, I am one of those women who loves a good battle movie, there is nothing sexier than a man going after what he is called to go after, am I right? And lately, I have found myself at war.

All out war.

I get up in the morning exhausted from the day before, I cannot get enough rest, I cry in the shower as the warm water runs down my back, my muscles are sore and I have had the same headache for days.

So today, as I cried while I attempted to put on make up, I chose to center my outfit around my boots. I needed shoes that would help me stand my ground, that would protect my feet, keep them from hurting and keep me from falling over.

I love a pair of sassy high heels, but today, I needed something a tad stronger…

As I got dressed I was reminded of the scripture in 1st Corinthians 10:12-13.

“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”

Man, what I would have given to just stay home today, I needed the rest, my body craved the warmth of my bed and my heart just could not handle another day. And then… peace flooded over me when I read three simple words, “… God is faithful…” and then came the tears as I read… “he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it”…

Since I am currently in the midst of warfare, emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally, I have to have proper foot ware.

Have you ever come across one person that just drives you almost off a cliff?

Have you ever had that one person just attack everything you do and say?

Does that one person just make your skin craw?


Not to mention, when you picture heaven, the most perfect of all places you can not imagine that person there, for the simple fact that if they were, it would not be the most perfect of all places…


Well, I have the esteemed pleasure of interacting with that person in my life several times a day. This person and I spend the entire day together, our relationship is one where I serve this individual, if I would able to publish swear words, I would be what people call “ their B!%@H”, I am sure you can figure it out.


This person makes comments that sting to the core. They can make the tears come and the doubt creep in faster than anyone else in my life. If it weren’t for the paycheck, I would have no need to interact with them.


The world might consider them to be successful, wealthy, well educated, powerful and important. I however have a different opinion, which does not really matter. The thing that matters is that when I get ready for the day, I have to put my armor on.


I have to prepare for war.

I have to get my mind and heart ready for any attack that might come my way. My judgment is questioned, my personal choices that surround growing our family are put down, my integrity is attacked, my education is questioned and my faith is belittled.


Sounds like a good way to spend the day, am I right?

So today, this morning, I had enough. I could not wear my sassy high heels any more; I had to wear my boots. I had to wear my battle gear. You see, the very shoes we select are vital to the rest of our armor…

Just imagine yourself standing barefooted in a rocky climate that surrounds the Rocky Mountains. You could go for a hike, or even short walk, but without shoes you would have to move ever so carefully. You see, in the Rocky Mountains, there aren’t many places you can go without shoes on.

Now think about taking a hike without any shoes on but with all the pieces of armor Eph 6:10-17 talks about. The weight of the other pieces of armor would only make your feet more sensitive if you had no protection. You would be an easy target for the enemy, as you would have no agility and be wincing in pain every time you attempted to move. This is the exact reason I had to put on my boots today. My armor was heavier than normal. My body was not nor has been well rested and my mind is occupied by all the things I should not but really want to do and say, so my feet had to be protected and comfortable. I had enough things to worry about today and they just could not be one of them.

Throughout the day I cannot shake those three simple words…“… God is faithful…” so for now, with my feet well protected; my armor on and my body weary, I will cling to that very promise. I will rest in those three simple words and I will do my very best to honor Him above all else.


Have a great day my sweet ones. I love you!