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Scripture: Eph. 6:10-12 " Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor or 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, the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." I was going to talk about this later in this journey, but yesterday I was attacked! Our household was a "battlefield" and thoughts of discouragement attacked not only me but my son as well. When we are on a journey of spiritual growth, Satan will attack with greater diligence. Now I know that this quest to transform my heart is definatley going to glorify God because Satan is attempting to discourage me! Joyce Meyer in Battlefield of the Mind says that we need to arm ourselves with the word, praise and prayer. So today I am going to read and pray these scriptures as I fight this battle!! I know it still early in our journey of transformation, but it is good to "put on the armor "now so that we can defeat negative thoughts of discouragement! Reflection: Are you feeling discouraged? If not, please join me in arming yourself before the battle begins. Read: Ephesians 6:12-18 Prayer: Psalm 138 I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; before the "gods" I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. When I called, you answered me; you make me bold and stouthearted. May they sing of the ways of the Lord, for the glory of the Lord is great. Though the Lord is on High, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my lfe, you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever- do not abandon the works of your hands. - Amen |
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