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I read this today and thought I would share.
ReplyDeleteDefeating Unbelief
Sometimes we unintentionally give the wrong impression about spiritual warfare. We know that our enemy is the devil and that we must fight daily to win, but that's not everything. If the Christian life were nothing but battles, it would be odiscouraging to fight every hour of every day.
The Christian life is one of joy and peace. God gives us a great sense of fulfillment, and we're at rest because we know we honor Him by the way we live.
In scripture, Peter wrote to Christians about their enemy--warning them and urging them to be vigilant, which is where we often put the emphasis. Just before he wrote those words, however, he said, "Casting the whole of your care all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully" (v. 7). We must remind ourselves of God's love for us.
Satan tries to destroy our faith with lies like: "If God really cared about you, why would He make you go through this trial?" "If God truly loved you, would He treat you this way?" If he can make you think you're not loved or that God doesn't have your best interest at heart, he can plant tiny seeds of unbelief.
When struggles, trials, and hardships come your way--and they always do--you have a choice. You can heed Peter's words and give God your cares, worries, and concerns. No matter how dark the night or how evil the situation, you must remind yourself that God is not only present with you in those situations, but He also loves you and will provide for you.
Pray: Dear heavenly Father, the enemy often tries to fill me with unbelief and make me deny Your powerful love for me. But like Abraham, I stand firm on Your promises. Thank You for the comfort I find in Your assurance that You're always with me. Amen.
From the book Battlefield of the Mind Devotional by Joyce Meyer.
Wonderful reminder!
DeleteAnother thing to remember, challenges/trials come our way, because God is getting ready to do something wonderful in our lives and the enemy is frustrated and trying to keep us from that greatness. When we keep our Faith in God during the hard times, we are rewarded many times over, for God truly loves us all, always has and always will. God has great plans for this family, keep the Faith!
There may be tears and pain at night, but always joy in the morning!
God Bless this Family and All that Support Them. Keep us all strong in Faith, Healing and Love. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Another day conquered, Chuck!
ReplyDeleteLove to You and Your Family!
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