"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I [Jesus] have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." Luke 22:31-32 NIV. Do you feel like you've got a target on your back? Does it seem like you're battling one thing …
Tag: spiritual warfare
A Season of Trials
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, …
Rough Waters
"When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. When you're in rough waters, you will not go down." Isaiah 43:2 MSG. You’re not always going to know when someone you love is in trouble. You might think silence means busyness. You might assume the texting and phone calls stopped because you’ve done …
Satan Wants to Destroy Your Relationships
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10 NIV. You know Satan is a thief and a liar. He will twist and take whatever he can from you. That includes your relationships. He's after your relationship with …
When Things Come Against You
"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles." Psalm …
Embarrassed
"If any of you are embarrassed over me [Jesus] and the way I'm leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you'll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God, his Father, with an army of the holy angels." Mark …
Surrounded
"When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. 'Oh, my lord what shall we do?' the servant asked. 'Don't be afraid,' the prophet answered. 'Those who are with us are more than those who are with …
Hope In the Darkness
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory …
The Road With Mended Fences
Sometimes it may seem like you can't do anything right and that you've not only disappointed those around you, but they're downright mad at you. Stop right there. Test those thoughts. Take them to God in prayer and ask His Holy Spirit to reveal the truth to you and what you need to do. The …
A Moment to Reflect – Sing
The enemy can be very quiet and subtle at times. He doesn't always attack in loud and obvious ways. Stay alert. Keep praying. Watch your thoughts - this can't be stressed enough. If you're struggling physically, your defenses are down - especially if you're having problems sleeping. This is when you may feel especially weak. …
Joey Rudder 