fighting at Thanksgiving?

No, I'm not asking about domestic disputes at your house or what menu to prepare for the big T-day.

I was listening to a CD teaching from my pastor, Bishop Joseph Garlington, this morning and he said something that made a lot of sense (he has a habit of doing that)

Bishop was saying that prophecy is often given to us so we have something to "fight with" while we're waiting for the promise to be fulfilled. In other words, just because God made you a prophetic promise, it doesn't mean it's going to come to pass automatically, without any pain or strain on your part. (Don't know about you, but that makes me feel better already!)

Instead, He gives us a prophetic word so we can use it in prayer as a weapon to fight the enemy's discouragement and doubt while we're waiting for the manifestation of the promise!

So after ALL the Lord has spoken to us this year, I'm not gonna sit around and wait any longer - I'm fighting for my promises, even while I give thanks for this season. How 'bout you?