Daily Scripture: The Lord Helped Me

Sometimes in life we are surrounded by so much negativity, so many difficulties, so many attacks from the known and sometimes unknown enemy, that we will continue to feel like we are being pushed.  Pushed so hard that we feel like we are about to fall.  Just when you get to the edge and you just know for a fact that you are about to fall, God will step right in to help you. He will help you cut ties with the negativity in your life, help you get through the difficulties, and protect you from the attacks of the enemy.  So when you feel like giving you, when you feel like you are continuously being pushed, when you feel like you are about to fall, DON'T GIVE UP. Think back on all the times God has helped you, hold on to the strength God has provided you with, know that God will save you, He will keep you from falling, and He will always be right there to help you in your time of need!

10 All the nations surrounded me,
    but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
11 They surrounded me on every side,
    but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
12 They swarmed around me like bees,
    but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns;
    in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
13 I was pushed back and about to fall,
    but the Lord helped me.
14 The Lord is my strength and my defense[a];
    he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:10-14

Daily Scripture: Take a Stand

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Everyday we are under attack, under attack by the enemy.  The enemy has one purpose, to kill, to steal, to destroy.  But lucky for us we have power, mighty power to take a stand against the enemy.  Everyday there's a struggle, a struggle to overcome the continuous fight the enemy has set before us, the fight the enemy has to overtake our sanity, to break apart our families, to tear apart our friendships and relationships, to separate us from Christ.  But you have armor like no other, strength that cannot be overtaken.  So every morning as you're getting dressed for the day, remember to put on your full armor, the armor full of strength and power, the armor of God.  When you are in full armor, with God by your side you are able to stand firm, stand ground against the enemy whenever he shows up.  So stand tall and look the enemy in the eye and let him know that he can't have your family, your friends, your sanity, your breakthrough, your blessings, your increase, your future, he can't have NOTHING of yours.  So put on your armor, stand your ground and let the enemy know that if he wants war then war it is and with God on your side and with your full armor on you will be victorious!!!!

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 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.13 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.
~Ephesians 6:10-13

God's Protection

The world is full of evil ones, some are easy to spot and others are in deep disguise.  Unfortunately sometime the enemy is someone close to us, a friend or family member.  But regardless if the enemy is someone close to us or not the enemy is always in attack mode trying to bring you down.  But the good news is God is on your side.  God will provide you with the strength you need to endure and protect you from every attack of the enemy.  God is always protecting you, making sure you come out on top, even from enemies you don’t know exist.  Sometimes it may seem like the attacks are getting you down and that you are all alone but God is right there. Whatever you do, don’t stoop to the level of the enemy, don’t seek revenge for God says that vengeance is His and He will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies.  God’s vengeance may not look like that of humans but God will take those evil attacks, turn them around for you good and bless you right in front of your enemies.  So don’t worry or stress about those who are out to get you because God will provide you strength and protect you from the enemy.

2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

~2 Thessalonians 3:2-5