Overcoming Temptation

The only power Satan has is what we give to him. Many Christians are perpetually discouraged and defeated because they believe Satan’s persistent lies about them and to them. If we linger in the pit of self-pity or bitterness, and if we agree with the lies Satan whispers in our ear, then he controls our actions by controlling our thoughts.

Satan accuses, belittles and defeats us. We end up overwhelmed, discouraged and hopeless. Those who give in to his accusations end up being robbed of the freedom that Jesus secured for us and that God intends for His people to enjoy. God's Word encourages us to take our thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). God wants to heal the wounds in our subconscious mind. 
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He sets us free from the pain and sorrow caused by our former circumstances in life. This will help us to ignore Satan's deceit. The first negative thought, which flits through our mind, is not sin, but is from Satan or from the wounds in our soul. Satan's temptations only become sin if we dwell on them, agree with them, believe the lie as truth and act on them.

Jesus comes into our life and reconciles us to Himself, frees us from a sinful lifestyle and delivers us from hell. He takes our sins and gives us His righteousness. His Spirit enlightens us to Satan's wiles and gives us the wisdom to stand against his temptations. When we put our trust in Jesus, God makes us His child. Jesus in us is greater than anything Satan tries to torment us with (1 John 4:4).

Prayer:

Father God, remind us that if we fix our eyes on Jesus, we have no need to worry about Satan, the world or the flesh (Hebrews 12:2; 1 John 5:18). Victory over sin is ours once we realize that Christ abides in us (Colossians 1:27). He strengthens us, protects us and rescues us from temptation (2 Thessalonians 3:3; Hebrews 2:18; 2 Peter 2:9). We are also kept by Your power and given an escape from all unrighteousness (1 Peter 1:5; 1 Corinthians 10:13).

Thought for the Day:

Authentic Believers are dead to the flesh and walk in the Spirit. 

- Galatians 5:24; Romans 7:5, 8:8-9; Galatians 5:16-25

Freedom from Fear

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

“It is better to trust the Lord than to put confidence in men. It is better to take refuge in Him than in the mightiest king!” PS 118:8-9  (TLB)

One day I realized that I continually lose my peace and joy when I worry. Therefore, I started to write each concern on a small piece of paper and tuck it away in a heart-shaped box. Then, when I started to fret about that matter again, I reminded myself, “Do not fear, the matter is already put into the ‘heart of God.’” That box is now full of answered prayers. It builds my faith every time I reread those little slips of paper.

God promises to see us through times of distress in His perfect timing. He is not regulated by our time frame. In fact, God does not dwell in time, but in eternity. Nothing this world throws our way will harm us irrevocably. Even if it takes our life, we will take our next breath in the glories of Heaven! It is better to trust the Lord than to put our confidence in ourselves or anyone else.

When we courageously survive a history of overcoming our struggles one day at a time, we have so much to share with others who are experiencing similar trails. We also gain faith to face the next adversity, which life throws our way. This allows us to lose our fear of the future and to face tomorrow with confidence in His ability to work all things, even the bad things, out for our good (Romans 8:28).

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I pray for Your wisdom and strength to accomplish all that You give me to do, because relying on You is better than depending on the most powerful person in the world. Help me to trust You rather than to live in fear of the future.

Thought for the Day

The Lord promises that He is on our side and that His help is just a prayer away.

Freedom from Fear

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

“It is better to trust the Lord than to put confidence in men. It is better to take refuge in Him than in the mightiest king!” PS 118:8-9  (TLB)

One day I realized that I continually lose my peace and joy when I worry. Therefore, I started to write each concern on a small piece of paper and put it in a heart-shaped box. Then, when I start to fret again, I remember not to fear, because I already put the matter into the ‘heart of God.’

God promises to see us through times of distress in His perfect timing. Nothing this world throws our way will harm us irrevocably. Even if it takes our life, we take our next breath in the glories of Heaven! It is better to trust the Lord than to put our confidence in ourselves or anyone else. When we courageously survive a history of overcoming our struggles one day at a time, we have so much to share with others who are experiencing similar trails. We also gain faith to face the next adversity life throws our way, and we lose our fear of the future.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, I pray for Your wisdom and strength to accomplish all You give me to do, because relying on You is better than depending on the most powerful person in the world. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

The Lord promises that He is on our side and that His help is just a prayer away.