When I became a child of God I not only inherited God's blessings, but God's enemies as well. The Lord's foremost enemy is Satan, whose purpose is to destroy His work. Satan is a fallen angel and as such is only a created being. He is in no way equal to God, the creator. While satan is superior in intellect and strength to mankind, he is inferior to God in every way. Believers have the power of the indwelling resurrected Christ over them and protecting them.
In addition, believers have been given the full armor of God to stand against the wiles of the devil. Today, if you click the daily reading at the top of this post it will take you straight to Ephesians chapter 6. This chapter tells you how to stay strong in the Lord and the power of His might. This chapter also tells us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and against powers, principalities and rulers of the darkness of this age.
We live in a spiritual battle on a daily basis between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness, that is the enemy's territory. We all come with our own assumptions, misconceptions, and a level of awareness of this battle in our daily lives and in the world around us. Some of us are more aware of what is called "spiritual warfare" than others, because of our life experiences, study of the Word, discernment, knowledge and faith.
I encourage you to open your eyes to the reality of today's present darkness. The enemy is creating havoc in your life everyday and many of us do not know we are in a war zone. Before I crossed the line of faith I had no understanding that the enemy was breaking down my marriage, relationships, my personal worth, self esteem and dreams. I just wondered why I was taking major blows in several areas of my life and then I would ask God why He would allow this suffering. Suffering is a result of the curse of sin or mans free will, not from God. Sometimes, the effect of sin can be passed down the bloodline of a family for 3 or 4 generations(Exodus 34:6-7; Numbers 14:18), such as abuse, alcoholism, suicide or any form of addiction. Then enemy knows how to attack your personal territory.
Tonight I have to go to a special training at my church on spiritual warfare. It is required that my husband comes to this class with me. They will explain to us that the enemy works even harder on those stepping out in ministry. If my husband does not have the knowledge on this our marriage is the center target for the enemy. We will learn to get smart and counterattack.
The enemy does not want you to dream. He will blur your vision to keep you broken and struck down. He will make you chant "I give up", He is not interested in your destiny and certainly does not want you to grow in your knowledge of Jesus.
Tomorrow I will share how the Enemy keeps you distracted..... but let me end today with a prayer that was given to me from a dear friend and mentor that taught me how to push toward my destiny. This prayer was priceless to me and still is today. I say this prayer over my children, home, husband and my personal life.
I promise this will be a blessing, I am amazed how this began to work in my life. I encourage you to pay this prayer. God hears you. He knows your situation. He loves you and He will show you the way.
RENUNCIATION
SATAN
I SAY TO YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS, RELEASE ME AND MY FAMILY FROM ANY HOLD YOU HAVE HAD.
I TAKE BACK ANY TERRITORY I MAY HAVE GIVEN YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
I CANCEL ANY CURSE AGAINST ME OR ANY MEMBER OF MY FAMILY
I CLAIM THE PROTECTION OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER MY MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
I CLOSE THE DOOR ON YOU SATAN---- NEVER TO BE OPENED AGAIN.
THIS I PRAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.
AMEN
CONTINUE TO ADJUST YOUR LIVES MY SISTERS, OBEY HIM, AND GOD WILL WORK ALL THINGS FOR YOUR GOOD!
Fighting the good fight,
