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SUMMARY:1 Corinthians 1:17
DESCRIPTION:1 Corinthians 1:17 My mandate was not about winning members for some ‘Christian club’ through baptism! I am commissioned to declare the good news without any strings attached; nothing to distract from the powerful effect of the revelation of the cross of Christ. (TMB) \nWhose call are you answering? \nIn the military\, the last line of the position description says\, “And whatever other duties as assigned.” It is a failsafe. That keeps you from complaining when your superior asks you to do something you thought you did not or should not have to do. This can be a good and a bad thing. The reason your superior assigned you the task will vary depending on who you are and who your superior is. \n\nYou may have shown yourself as an asset your command would not want to do without.\nThough you feel overwhelmed because you don’t have the same confidence in you that your superior has\, you still try.\nYour superior may see a way to shift responsibility to you and take a break.\nYour superior may be completely unfamiliar with who you are and what you can do. However\, a job needs to be done and you are available.\n\nBelieve it or not\, this same thing can also happen in Christendom. Each person has a call on his/her life. Each believer has a task. It is important to know what your calling is and what it entails. \n2 Peter 1:10 Therefore\, believers\, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues]\, you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]. (AMP) \nYou may have several talents in addition to the gifts God has given you. If you add those talents to your spiritual gifting\, your ministry leader may ask you to serve in some capacity in the ministry. \nProverbs 18:16 A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him and brings him before great men. (AMP) \nIt most probably will be work that needs to be done to support the vision of the ministry. Very often\, your ministry leader will lead you to read this scripture as validation for the request. \nEcclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do\, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. (NKJV) \nWhat do you do if the ministry leader asks you to function outside of what you believe God called you to do? First\, you have to know what God called you to do. Have you spent enough time in prayer\, in study\, in worship\, even doing whatever your hands could find to do? This is an important test to pass. If you believe the Lord placed you in the ministry\, then you also believe God knows the ministry leader was going to make this request? Before you say “yes” or “no”\, go to the Lord in prayer. You want your answer to strengthen you and strengthen the leader. You also want to do what honors God. You don’t want to say yes simply because your leader asked you to do it. If you do\, one of these could happen: \n\nYou could very well show yourself as an asset your ministry leader would not want to do without\, giving you a promotion and possibly even fame.\nYou could find that you like what you are doing even if you don’t think this is what God called you to.\nThe task could overwhelm you because you don’t have the same confidence in you that your leader has.\nYou could do just enough to get by and make sure your leader does not ask again you.\nYou could completely fail because your heart is not in it\, and you believe someone else should do it.\n\nAlways keep in mind the work that you do represents the God your serve. \nColossians 3:23-24 So no matter what your task is\, work hard. Always do your best as the Lord’s servant\, not as man’s\, 24 because you know your reward is the Lord’s inheritance. You serve the Lord\, the Anointed One (TVT) \nJesus’ victory on the cross paid for the anointing on your life. It also gave you the power to fulfill the call of God on your life. As you continue to spend time with the Lord\, you will see the liberty\, Jesus died for\, and walk in it as well. Just be careful the “work your hands have found\, or that someone has found for you” does not stop you from doing your “God assigned work”. \nPsalm 32:8-9 I hear the Lord saying\, “I will stay close to you\, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don’t make it difficult; don’t be stubborn when I take you where you’ve not been before. Don’t make me tug you and pull you along. Just come with me!” (TPT) \nThe Lord will show you if the work is a pathway\, a detour\, or a roadblock. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I have lived my life with a desire to serve You. I have always wanted to be a blessing and tried to do whatever my hands could find to do. I’m grateful for every experience. As I spent more and more time with You\, I realized sometimes I was being pulled away from the thing You purposed for me to do. As I reflect\, I also have to repent. There were times I chose a task myself or I allowed someone else to choose for me. I may have told myself I couldn’t say no. Really\, I didn’t want to say no. I wanted to be a blessing. I wanted to please. I wanted approval and validation. The problem is\, I focused on all the things I wanted. I wasn’t making sure I was doing what You wanted. I also repent for convincing myself You were pleased just because I was working in a ministry. This was not a trick of the enemy alone. I played my part as well. The devil barely had time to fool me. I was too busy fooling myself. I am grateful You still chose to get glory out of my life. I would say I am amazed\, yet why would I be? You are God; there is no lack or waste in You. I’m sorry I made people my focus and not You. I repent for thinking I could please You without talking to You myself. l still want to be a blessing to the body of Christ and to the world. Now I will wait for You to show me where I should go; what I should do; and how You will use me. I have such peace…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:    \n\nWe must be dedicated:\n\n    We are called to be good soldiers for Jesus Christ. Those around us should have no question          about our loyalty or commitment as a soldier in God’s army. \n\nWe must be Durable:\n\n    A good soldier does not think about quitting. \n    Joshua 1:9\, Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous\, don’t be frightened and  \n    do not be dismayed\, for the Lord God is with you wherever you go. \n\nBe Deliberate: A good soldier is not distracted by all of the things that are going on in his/her life.\n\n    1Peter 5:8 Be sober\, be vigilant because your adversary the devil\, as a roaring lion walketh              about seeking whom he may devour. \n\nBe Delightful: God is pleased when we follow orders\, we are in this fight to win and to be \n\n    steadfast at all times.
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/1-corinthians-117/
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SUMMARY:2 Timothy 4:7
DESCRIPTION:2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight\, I have finished my course\, I have kept the faith: (KJV) \nHow are you fighting? \nYou’re in a war\, a soldier in God’s army. How do you fight the good fight? \n\nRemember who you are fighting against. It’s the devil and not people (Ephesians 6:12).\nRemember\, the devil’s job is to steal\, kill and destroy (John 10:10).\nKnow yourself and you will be confident you are doing your best (2 Corinthians 13:5).\nKnow the weapons God has given you\, and you will fight victoriously (2 Corinthians 10:4).\nKnow how the devil works (1 Peter 5:8).\nDon’t focus on what the devil is doing and become fearful (2 Timothy 1:7).\nFocus on what you are going to do (Ephesians 6:10-11).\nContinue to build your faith. (Jude 1:20).\nGet to the place where whatever the devil does won’t matter (2 Corinthians 4:8-10).\nBelieve in the victory God has won and continue to celebrate it (1 Chronicles 29:11).\nThank God in\, for\, and through every situation you encounter (1 Thessalonians 5:18).\nYou speak the word\, out loud\, over your life every day. Faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17).\nThe battlefield is in the mind\, don’t get pulled out by the devil’s mental games (2 Corinthians 10:5).\nKeep your mind on the Lord and maintain your peace (Isaiah 26:3).\nAllow the mind of Christ to be in you (Philippians 2:5).\nYou could find that you like what you are doing even if you don’t think this is what God called you to.\n\nPlease keep in mind\, as you fight\, all the trials\, tests\, and traps are the devil’s strategies. They are just a way to get you off balance and keep you looking at your circumstances. Don’t turn your focus from God. What the devil means for evil\, God can use to produce strength in your life and be glorified by. The devil knows the end of the story\, don’t you ? \nRevelation 12:12 “Therefore rejoice\, O heavens and you who dwell in them [in the presence of God]. Woe to the earth and the sea\, because the devil has come down to you in great wrath\, knowing that he has only a short time [remaining]!” (AMP) \nAct like you know the end of the story\, be the soldier God called you to be\, know the word and celebrate the victory over the enemy at all times. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I am a soldier in Your army. Because of You\, I am fighting stronger and better every day. Thank You. I repent for every time I was moved or shaken when the enemy shows up in my life. I know he is always on his job. I also know You are there. You promised never to leave me or forsake me and You keep Your promises. You lift up a standard against him. I don’t have to back down. I don’t have to believe the reports the enemy brings. I don’t have to walk in fear. All I have to do is trust You. You are Jehovah God\, the Almighty\, the all-powerful\, the all-knowing\, Lord of my life. I will fight with knowledge\, with understanding\, and with revelation. I will no longer worry about what the enemy could do to me. I know he will set traps and throw darts. It does not matter because knowing will not cause me to give up my joy or put my life on hold. I will speak Your word over my life in every situation. The more I hear Your word\, the more I will believe it. Thank You for the peace and the strength I get because I focus on You. Thank You for victory every day…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/2-timothy-47/
CATEGORIES:October
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SUMMARY:2 Timothy 2:4
DESCRIPTION:2 Timothy 2:4 A soldier does not get himself distracted by civilian pursuits; he fully engages himself with the job at hand. (TMB) \nWhat kind of soldier are you? \nWhen you are at war\, emotional entanglements can pull your focus. You will always have distractions in your life. The devil will see to it. You have to learn to allow God to show you how to manage them. Distractions arise from various places everyday: job\, career\, spouse\, children\, church\, etc. You often have to make some tough decisions\, some of which may cause you to disappoint someone. There are demands for your attention coming from every direction\, and sometimes feelings come into play. You get the point? Submit the circumstances of everyday life to God. Allow Him to direct how much time and energy you will spend\, which will also allow Him to use them to grow you up. \nProverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him\, and he shall direct thy paths. (KJV) \nYou can’t separate “spiritual activities” from “everyday activities.” Even if you thought you had enough time\, you don’t have the wisdom. You are a soldier in the army of the Lord\, all day\, every day. He uses every encounter as needed to help you become useful as a tool in His hands. Evaluate what kind of soldier you are every day. \n\nDo you recognize the sound of your commander’s voice?\n\nJohn 10:3b-5 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him; the sheep hear his voice as he calls his own sheep by name\, and he leads them out. 4 When he has brought them out\, he goes ahead of them\, and the sheep follow him\, because they know his voice. 5 They will not follow someone else; instead\, they will run away from such a person\, because they do not know his voice. (GNT) \nGet more familiar with the Lord’s voice by spending more time listening to it in prayer\, worship\, and especially by reading and studying the Bible. \n\nDo you know how to use the weapons He gave?\n\nEphesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier]\, so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil. (AMP) \nAlways keep in mind that you are engaged in spiritual warfare. The only way to succeed in the fight is to be proficient in using spiritual weaponry. \n\nDo you understand the strategy of the enemy?\n\n2 Corinthians 11:14 And it is no wonder\, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light; (AMPC) \n1 Peter 5:8 Be well balanced (temperate\, sober of mind)\, be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours\, the devil\, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger]\, seeking someone to seize upon and devour. (AMPC) \nMake sure you have done your reconnaissance. The enemy is always on his job\, and he never rests. Be as shrewd as he is. Study the methods he uses to exploit your weaknesses. Arm yourself knowing the Lord will never leave you (Hebrews 13:5)\, the Lord has made a way of escape for you (1 Corinthians 10:13)\, and you are greater because He is in you (1 John 4:4). \nIt may seem as if your time is all used up as you live your life. However\, there are choices you must make if you are to be a good soldier. You need to include\, in your way of life\, designated time you will spend in the presence of the Father without distractions. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, life brings with it drama\, circumstances\, decisions\, the need to care for loved ones and much more. This is not just my reality\, it is everyone’s. I repent for thinking I am a good soldier because I whisper prayers throughout the day and when I encounter life’s challenges. I know I have to dedicate time to spend with You. Only in Your presence can You develop my character and strengthen the inner me. Some things have to wait\, and You are not one of them. I may have to pass up that conversation on the phone. I may have to miss the movies with my friends. I may have to decide not to go on that outing. Those decisions could cause the people in my life to feel rejected or hurt. As I pray right now\, please cover them and the choices I have to make. Allow them to they know me by my spirit and hear You when I speak. Show me what I need to do to help them understand my desire is to be used by You as a blessing to them\, not to hurt or reject them…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/2-timothy-24/
CATEGORIES:October
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SUMMARY:Luke 22:38
DESCRIPTION:Luke 22:38 And they said\, Lord\, behold\, here are two swords. And he said unto them\, It is enough. (KJV) \nAre you hearing with spiritual ears? \nJesus and the disciples were going to travel after the Passover. They knew the road they would travel on could be dangerous because of robbers and wild animals. Jesus said two swords would be enough. For the disciples\, two probably did not seem to be enough at all. Maybe they had a memory lapse and forgot all the miracles Jesus performed. This could be a wonderful theological discussion. However\, the point here is Jesus was all they needed. The sword was for Peter in the garden\, not to protect them along the way. \nWhen the Lord speaks to you\, you have to understand the spiritual in order to act in the natural. If you don’t recognize the spiritual aspect\, you can run into problems because you try to process what He said from a natural perspective. \nMark 15:29-32 And those who passed by blasphemed Him\, wagging their heads and saying\, “Aha! You who destroy the temple and build it in three days\, 30 save Yourself\, and come down from the cross!” 31 Likewise the chief priests also\, mocking among themselves with the scribes\, said\, “He saved others; Himself He cannot save. 32 Let the Christ\, the King of Israel\, descend now from the cross\, that we may see and believe.” Even those who were crucified with Him reviled Him. (NKJV) \nJesus made what seemed to be an outrageous claim; at least to those who weren’t listening with spiritual ears. His claim that He could rebuild the temple in three days referred to His death and resurrection (John 2:20-22). \nIn your life\, is it possible you heard a word from the Lord\, and it is not being fulfilled in the way you thought it would? If so\, open your spiritual ears and ask Him to let you hear the spiritual reality. \n1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Now we have not received the spirit [that belongs to] the world\, but the [Holy] Spirit Who is from God\, [given to us] that we might realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts [of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly] bestowed on us by God. 13 And we are setting these truths forth in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the [Holy] Spirit\, combining and interpreting spiritual truths with spiritual language [to those who possess the Holy Spirit]. (AMPC) \nGod loves you enough to deal with from a place you can understand; just as Jesus taught through parables. When the Lord speaks\, however He chooses to speak; take the time to go back to Him for clarity. \n1 Corinthians 2:14-15a But the natural\, nonspiritual man does not accept or welcome or admit into his heart the gifts and teachings and revelations of the Spirit of God\, for they are folly (meaningless nonsense) to him; and he is incapable of knowing them [of progressively recognizing\, understanding\, and becoming better acquainted with them] because they are spiritually discerned and estimated and appreciated. 15 But the spiritual man tries all things [he examines\, investigates\, inquires into\, questions\, and discerns all things]. (AMPC) \nWhen you take the time to ask the Lord\, you keep yourself from missing what He is doing in your life. Time spend in prayer and meditation will settle your heart and mind. You will have a sense of peace about what He wants you to do; how He wants you to do it; and most importantly\, when He wants you to do it. When you are sure\, remember you don’t have to fight. What He has spoken is already done. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, there have been times when I heard You and mishandled Your intentions. I repent for running with what I heard before I took the time to get clarity from You. When I remember those events\, I’m grateful for every moment I spend building my relationship with You now. I know I have to meet with You in prayer\, meditation and worship\, in order to be directed by You. You continue to teach me based on who You are\, who I am\, what I’ve experienced\, and what I’ve learned. The clarity comes from being in Your presence. Help me not to move\, speak or do anything because I think I heard from You; until I come back to You to get instruction on what to do with the word You spoke. When I know how to respond to Your direction\, You can use me. When I wait for Your guidance\, I receive power that will break yokes in my life and in the lives of those You have assigned to me. When I move without clarity\, I make a mess. Thank You for clarity…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:    \nJohn 4:11
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/luke-2238/
CATEGORIES:October
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SUMMARY:Matthew 12:20
DESCRIPTION:Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break\, and smoking flax shall he not quench\, till he send forth judgment unto victory. (KJV) \nAre you stifling someone’s liberty? \nMark 9:38-39 Now John answered Him\, saying\, “Teacher\, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name\, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said\, “Do not forbid him\, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.” (NKJV) \nDo you understand why there was no need for the disciples to worry? If the work being done was of God\, it would stand. If not\, the Lord would judge it. Don’t think everyone has to agree with you. It makes you seem insecure or arrogant. Don’t let it bother you when someone says something that is contrary to what you believe. If you are in a position of authority\, you may try to exercise undue influence. \nActs 5:38 So here’s my advice: in this case\, just let these men go. Ignore them. If this is just another movement arising from human enthusiasm\, it will die out soon enough. (TVT) \nHowever\, here are some questions you should ask yourself: \n\nIs he/she wrong or do I just think so?\nIs the Lord calling me to address this\, or is it my pride?\nShould this be my concern\, or should I my focus be elsewhere?\nIsn’t God able to stop this if He wanted to?\n\nActs 5:39 But if it is of God\, you will not be able to stop or overthrow or destroy them; you might even be found fighting against God! (AMPC) \nJust walk in love and the truth you know. If God gives you an open door\, share it. You will know that God opened the door because he/she will receive you with gladness. Don’t be a warden. Christianity is not a jail. Allow every Christian to come into the knowledge of the truth as God reigns sovereign over their lives. \nEphesians 4:13 [That it might develop] until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the [full and accurate] knowledge of the Son of God\, that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood (the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ’s own perfection)\, the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him. (AMPC) \nGod is continually talking to everyone who will listen. In His timing\, He will bring clarity. \nRevelation 2:29 He who is able to hear\, let him listen to and heed what the [Holy] Spirit says to the assemblies (churches). (AMPC) \nMaybe you will share a revelation\, or maybe you need to hear a revelation. Maybe you are not the one God will use. Maybe it is you who need to stop and listen more closely. Whatever the case\, you don’t have to destroy a person just because they do not agree with you. Let the Holy Spirit do His job and recognize God is in control. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I am grateful You provide protection for Your word and Your commands. There were times when there were disagreements about Your word and what You wanted. I repent if I was ever a voice that was stifling and controlling. Though I may have gotten it right sometimes\, there were also times when I did not. I repent for not studying to be quiet and allowing Your Spirit to lead instead of me. The problem is\, I was not listening to You. I am Your sheep. I should seek You first\, I should seek You always\, and I must follow Your voice. Thank You for keeping me from being destroyed\, and I pray I did not inadvertently destroy someone else. The path I take and the people I encountered should always bring me directly into Your presence. Even when I stumble; You never cast me away. Continue to beckon me and counsel me. Prepare me to be used by You to counsel someone else. I thank You. I bless Your name. As I listen to You now\, my prayer is that You will ordain the words I speak and provide the open door to speak them…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/matthew-1220/
CATEGORIES:October
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SUMMARY:Acts 5:4
DESCRIPTION:Acts 5:4 “Didn’t the land belong to you before it was sold? After it was sold\, you could have used the money as you wished. What made you think of doing such a thing? You haven’t lied just to people. You’ve also lied to God.” (KJV) \nAre you keeping part of you to yourself? \nMoney is a strategic weapon. You can use it to accomplish great things. However\, the enemy can use it against you. \n1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money—and what it can buy—is the root of all sorts of evil. Some already have wandered away from the true faith because they craved what it had to offer; but when reaching for the prize\, they found their hands and hearts pierced with many sorrows. (TVT) \nRead the entire story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1-11. They had an opportunity to be a blessing. The enemy used money as a weapon against them. They passed on the blessing to keep money that was already theirs. In the movie “Ghost”\, there is a scene where Whoopi Goldberg has to give a check to a nun. She was being forced by Patrick Swayze to be a blessing to the church. As Whoopi  was giving it to the nun\, she still had a tight grip on it. Her heart was not in it. \n2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart\, not grudgingly or under compulsion\, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. (AMP) \nMoney is your weapon against the enemy when you give unto the Lord\, as long as you give it cheerfully\, wholly\, and completely. If you don’t give with the heart God requires\, you jeopardize your effectiveness and you cut off your blessings. You cannot waiver. \nLuke 6:38 Give\, and it shall be given unto you; good measure\, pressed down\, and shaken together\, and running over\, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (KJV) \nYou can’t receive anything from the Lord when you are not willing to give. What is causing your reluctance? Do you actually think you can do more with your money if you don’t give? You can’t. Do you actually think you can do more for yourself than God can? You can’t. Don’t allow money to be your goal. \nMatthew 6:21 Where your treasure is\, there your heart will be also. (KJV) \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I’ve sung the song\, “I Give Myself Away”\, more times than I can count. When I began to sing that song\, I did not take the time to dig below the surface to understand what I was singing. I repent for holding on while I was giving myself away. I was giving\, yet sometimes I was thinking about what I could have done with the money. I was calculating to the penny what the tithe should be. I have learned to give my time\, talent\, tithe\, offering\, goods\, and services. I have learned to give my all. I give according to Your plans\, not mine. I give to meet Your goals\, not mine. I can’t wait to give. I give with joy and hope. Please do whatever You need to do in my life\, through my life\, and with my life. Now that I truly understand what it means to give to my life to You\, I give all of who I am\, with my whole heart withholding nothing…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/acts-54/
CATEGORIES:October
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SUMMARY:2 Timothy 2:3
DESCRIPTION:2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness\, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. (KJV) \nAre you a good soldier? \nHere is an excerpt from a great poem\, The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson. \n“Forward\, the Light Brigade!” \nWas there a man dismay’d? \nNot tho’ the soldier knew \nSomeone had blunder’d: \nTheirs not to make reply\, \nTheirs not to reason why\, \nTheirs but to do and die: \nInto the valley of Death \nRode the six hundred. \nSounds like the army Gideon gathered (Judges 7). There is an attitude you must have as a soldier in war\, no excuses\, no whining and no complaining. You have to realize you may die on the battlefield\, your leader may make a mistake that wounds you\, there may be nights when you don’t sleep\, you may see friends and love ones wounded or even die. What are attributes of godly soldiers (2 Timothy 2:3-4\, 4:7)? \nThey endure hardship and do not quit. \nThe troubles along the way do not detour them. \nThey understand pain is often part of the Christian experience (John 16:33). \nThey face life with patience (Hebrews 12:1). \nTheir trials and the things they suffer do not move them from their deliberate purpose\, loyalty\, faith\, and reverence. \nGod is not just looking for you to say yes when He calls. He’s looking for you to still say yes when the going gets tough; to still say yes as tears roll down your face; to still say yes\, even if you cannot see all the fruits of your labor. \n2 Timothy 1:12 The confidence of my calling enables me to overcome every difficulty without shame\, for I have an intimate revelation of this God. And my faith in him convinces me that he is more than able to keep all that I’ve placed in his hands safe and secure until the fullness of his appearing. (TPT) \nThis is the attitude of a good soldier of Jesus Christ. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather God\, I want to be a good soldier. I don’t want to always question why I have to do what You have called me to do. I repent for all the time I spent worrying\, whining\, murmuring\, and complaining about the difficulties. I will no longer come to You to tell You I feel like I am all by myself; or there is no one who understands me or all of the other things I used to come to You whining and complaining about. I wasn’t the best soldier I could be then. I am getting better every day; on the battlefield and I will fight to the death. When You call me home\, I want You to say\, “Well done!”. Whatever You need to do in me\, expose those frailties\, erase the doubts\, etc. Get rid of anything causing me to hesitate or waiver at Your commands. Make me a good soldier…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
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SUMMARY:1 Peter 4:2
DESCRIPTION:1 Peter 4:2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men\, but to the will of God. (KJV) \nDo you want happiness or joy? \nYou are in a war. You cannot allow what you want to rule you. Being happy should not be your goal. You base happiness on what is happening in your life at that current moment. Therefore\, when the moment changes\, how you feel changes. That is not effective nor affective warfare. \nPhilippians 4:11-12 Not that I speak from [any personal] need\, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ\, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. 12 I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times]\, and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life]\, whether well-fed or going hungry\, whether having an abundance or being in need. (AMP) \nWhen you run after happiness\, you cater to the whims of human beings\, including yourself. Because all humans are forever changing\, it is like you are on a roller coaster. Self-condemnation and envy plague you as you compare yourself to others. You live like you have not been delivered from your old life and you have no joy. \n1 Peter 1:14-15 As God’s obedient children\, never again shape your lives by the desires that you followed when you didn’t know better. 15 Instead\, shape your lives to become like the Holy One who called you. (TPT) \nThe pursuit of happiness keeps you in competition for positions of importance\, whether it is at work\, at church\, or even at home. \nPhilippians 2:3-4 Don’t let selfishness and prideful agendas take over. Embrace true humility\, and lift your heads to extend love to others. 4 Get beyond yourselves and protecting your own interests; be sincere\, and secure your neighbors’ interests first. (TVT) \nYou don’t have a servant’s attitude because you are too busy complaining about your situation. You cannot honor anyone else because you are too busy putting others down in order to feel better about yourself. \nPhilippians 2:14-15 Do all things without complaining or bickering with each other\, 15 so you will be found innocent and blameless; you are God’s children called to live without a single stain on your reputations among this perverted and crooked generation. Shine like stars across the land. (TVT) \nGet off the carnival ride. Allow God to dictate your life. \nPsalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. (AMP) \nYou don’t want fleeting happiness. You want to live in the strength of the Lord (Nehemiah 8:10). He will give you contentment and joy! \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I know I am an emotional person. Some have even said overly dramatic. I see that as a blessing; however\, it can cause me problems. Please keep me. I don’t want to allow my emotions to govern how I respond to life. I repent for the times I allowed myself to be carried away by my thoughts and my desires. I don’t what to be motivated by what I want; what I believe I should have or by what someone else thinks I should or should not have. I want to live my life according to Your will. I want joy that’s full of Your glory. I want to see myself as You see me and be excited. Nothing else matters\, nothing else is more important…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/1-peter-42/
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SUMMARY:1 Timothy 1:18
DESCRIPTION:1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee\, son Timothy\, according to the prophecies which went before on thee\, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare. (KJV) \nWhat are you doing with the prophecies spoken over you? \nHave you ever had someone prophesy greatness over you? Did you believe it? If you believed it\, you probably stopped and thought about it. If you didn’t believe it\, you probably disregarded it or put it “on the shelf”. Either way\, you probably prayed about it. Maybe you even considered the days or the times when you talked to God about the very thing that was spoken to you. There are some things you can do to remember what God spoke. \n\nMake sure the word is from God.\n\n1 John 4:1 Beloved\, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God\, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. (AMP) \n\nIf you determine it is not of God\, throw it out.\n\n1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 On the other hand\, don’t be gullible. Check out everything\, and keep only what’s good. Throw out anything tainted with evil. (MSG) \n\nWhen you confirm the word is from God\, receive it.\n\nMatthew 10:41 Whoever receives a prophet because he is God’s messenger will share a prophet’s reward. And whoever welcomes a righteous person because he follows me will also share in his reward. (TPT) \n\nPay attention to the prophetic call to action.\n\n2 Peter 1:19-21 So we regard the words of the prophets as confirmed beyond all doubt. You’re doing well by paying attention to their words. Continue to pay attention as you would to a light that shines in a dark place as you wait for day to come and the morning star to rise in your hearts. (GWT) \n\nApply your faith to the prophecy.\n\nMatthew 18:18 I assure you and most solemnly say to you\, whatever you bind [forbid\, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth shall have [already] been bound in heaven\, and whatever you loose [permit\, declare lawful] on earth shall have [already] been loosed in heaven. (AMP) \nProphecy comes to confirm what God has already said. Fight for what God has spoken\, as Paul told Timothy\, and hold your head a little higher. Use the word to take a few more blows\, to re-energize you and keep you fighting. “Hold on and see what the end is gonna be\,” like the old folks used to say. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I thank You for every word You have spoken over my life. I repent for all the times when I wasn’t listening\, and I thank You for loving me enough to send someone to confirm the word You had already given me. Even those times when the things spoken seemed impossible to me\, You kept confirming Your word and Your will. Thank You for discernment. I know when You are speaking and when You are not. I should have come to You for clarity. I repent for thinking You didn’t know the right time or the season for me to hear it; I was just being stubborn. Because of my stubbornness\, You had to send a prophetic word. You spoke it to me before they did; I was just not listening. Thank You for the men and women of faith who share what they believe You were saying. Their obedience leads me into Your presence. The prophetic word strengthens me\, encourages me\, gives me ammunition\, and helps me stand as I engage the enemy. I thank You and give You glory for Your word\, for Your truth\, and for Your power to bring it to pass in my life. Father I ask You to stir up what You have spoken in my life. Stir up the answers to the  prayers I have prayed\, and I knew I received confirmation from You. Help me to walk like I know Your word is true\, no matter what I see and no matter what I hear. I want to walk like I have faith and believe. I know Your word teaches\, what You have begun\, You will complete… \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
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SUMMARY:Galatians 2:20
DESCRIPTION:Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I\, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God\, who loved me\, and gave himself for me. (KJV) \nAre you walking by faith? \nDo you think about what Jesus did on the cross? Do you realize God gave you the same power through salvation? How does this make you feel? Energized? Encouraged? If you are walking by faith\, you understand: \n\nThe life you live is not by your power.\n\nLuke 10:19 Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions\, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you. (AMPC) \n\nYou live by faith.\n\nRomans 1:17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed\, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written\, “The just and upright shall live by faith.” (AMP) \n\nBecause of your relationship with God Almighty\, greater works will you do.\n\nJohn 14:12 I assure you and most solemnly say to you\, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach]\, because I am going to the Father. (AMP) \nIt’s important to remember these truths as you live your life each day and as you are engaged in spiritual warfare. Jesus didn’t die for you to be knocked around by the enemy. He died for you to have victory and to walk in authority and power. \n1 John 5:4 For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing\, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God]. (AMP) \nDon’t confuse victory in Christ with getting whatever you want. Victory in Christ is the power to say no to temptation\, the power to praise in the midst of storms\, the power to love the unlovely\, etc. Walk worthy of the price that was paid for you to have the power of God. Walk in faith. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I have heard believers say\, “we walk by faith and not by sight” all my life. So often it seemed like a mantra instead of a way of life. I repent for every time I made that statement because I was waiting to get something I wanted for myself. It could have been accomplishing a task or achieving a goal. Sadly\, it didn’t matter if I believed You wanted it for me. Now\, I understand my faith walk is an everyday activity\, not a slogan. It is not about accomplishing a particular thing. It’s about standing strong. It’s about seeking You and believing Your promises. It is about not being distraught and dismayed when things don’t go my way. It is about believing that You are also Lord of over the uncomfortable things that happen in my life\, not just the things that make me smile. I have to believe the thoughts You have for me are good. I have to believe there is a plan for my life. When I can believe those things\, I can walk by faith…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/galatians-220/
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SUMMARY:Romans 8:13
DESCRIPTION:Romans 8:13 In the light of all this\, to now continue to live under the sinful influences of the senses is to reinstate the dominion of spiritual death. Instead\, we are indebted to now exhibit the highest expression of life inspired by the Spirit. This life demonstrates zero tolerance to the habits and sinful patterns of the flesh. (TMB) \nHave you accessed your new normal? \nA licensed marriage and family therapist provided some identifiable characteristics for a person who has been battered. \n\nThough they don’t like the environment\, they live in; they understand it; they have adjusted to it and are “comfortable”.\nThey are familiar with the emotions associated with interacting with someone who batters them. That is their normal life.\nStatistically\, if they can end the relationship; they get into another relationship where those emotions are similar. Maybe the new person does not beat them. However\, they find someone who is emotionally abusive or has abusive tendencies.\nIf they can find someone who is not abusive\, they struggle with the relationship because the emotions are unknown.\nFor the most part\, a battered person continues to return to what’s familiar. They are forever a victim.\n\nIt takes something radical to happen for a battered person to get free and stay free. Whether you realize it before salvation\, the devil battered you. Give praise to the Lord for the radical thing that happened for you. Jesus died and on the third day\, rose again. \n2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ\, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold\, all things are become new. (KJV) \nIn order to walk in your new normal\, you have to see yourself the way you were and know what Jesus died for you to be. \n\nYou had no peace\, and did not see a way out. Though your life was exhausting\, and you did not want to live the way you were living; you had settled for it and accepted it.\nThen you met the Lord. You are no longer comfortable in an environment you don’t like; you don’t have to understand nor adjust.\nPsalm 91:14-16 For here is what the Lord has spoken to me: “Because you loved me\, delighted in me\, and have been loyal to my name\, I will greatly protect you. 15 I will answer your cry for help every time you pray\, and you will feel my presence in your time of trouble. I will deliver you and bring you honor. 16 I will satisfy you with a full life and with all that I do for you. For you will enjoy the fullness of my salvation!” (TPT)\nYou were used to being sad\, depressed\, destitute\, and all the other familiar emotions associated with living a life without Christ. That was your normal life.\n\nThose old emotions are a thing of the past\, not your present\, and certainly not your future. You no longer associate with the enemy and all the negativity he brought into your life. You have a new normal life.\nRevelation 21:4 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more\, neither shall there be anguish (sorrow and mourning) nor grief nor pain any more\, for the old conditions and the former order of things have passed away. (AMPC)\n\n\n\n\nHow many times did you go through the motions? How many self-help books did you buy? How many psychiatrists\, therapists\, and counselors did you see trying to get out of the life you were living. How many times did you get out and go right back?\n\nYou got out of the revolving door. You no longer want was familiar to you or what was comfortable because you are used to it. You want what the Lord provides.\nRomans 7:21-25 21 Here’s an important principle I’ve discovered: regardless of my desire to do the right thing\, it is clear that evil is never far away. 22 For deep down I am in happy agreement with God’s law; 23 but the rest of me does not concur. I see a very different principle at work in my bodily members\, and it is at war with my mind; I have become a prisoner in this war to the rule of sin in my body. 24 I am absolutely miserable! Is there anyone who can free me from this body where sin and death reign so supremely? 25 I am thankful to God for the freedom that comes through our Lord Jesus\, the Anointed One! So on the one hand\, I devotedly serve God’s law with my mind; but on the other hand\, with my flesh\, I serve the principle of sin. (TVT)\n\n\n\n\nThe Lord continued to call you and you answered. This was unfamiliar to you. You did not understand how to accept His love. You wanted to turn the Lord into the same task master you have always lived with.\n\nBecause of Christ\, you stop reaching for what used to be like the children of Israel. You allowed the Lord to love you. You allowed Him to teach you how to love and show you what to desire.\nIsaiah 58:14 “Then you will find the joy that comes from serving me. I will make you honored all over the world\, and you will enjoy the land I gave to your ancestor\, Jacob. I\, the Lord\, have spoken.” (GNT)\n\n\n\n\nYou continued to do what you had always done and continued to get what you had always gotten. You woke up to the same day and same life\, day after day. Forever a victim.\n\nThrough Christ you are no longer a victim; you walk in the victory He bought with His life.\n2 Corinthians 2:14-16 Yet I am so thankful to God\, who always marches us to victory under the banner of the Anointed One; and through us He spreads the beautiful fragrance of His knowledge to every corner of the earth. 15 In a turbulent world where people are either dying or being rescued\, we are the sweet smell of the Anointed to God our Father. (TVT)\n\n\n\nSalvation set you free from the influence of sin. There is no reason to return to that bondage. The time spent with the Lord will change what is comfortable for you. God will create a “new normal” for you. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I thank You for my new normal. Hallelujah! You set me free and transformed me from victim to victor! I thank You because I am no longer tossed back and forth by the bondage of sin. I thank You because the things I used to do; I don’t do anymore. The way I used to respond; I don’t respond anymore. The places I used to go; I don’t go anymore. Not that I can’t do\, go\, and respond like I used to. I choose not to because You have given me a new way of living. I have a new life in You. You put all the old things away. I repent for every time I allowed circumstances\, situations\, family\, friends\, anything or anyone else to pull me back into the old way of doing things. When in the middle of a tough situation\, I can remember saying\, “If you don’t know\, you better ask somebody.” I knew what “somebody” was going to say. “Somebody” would have given a warning about what unpleasant thing I would do or say next. Please keep transforming me; I want to walk in and celebrate my new normal. I might make that statement again. If I do\, I want “somebody” to say\, “I know who she used to be; now she has changed. Today she walks in the image and likeness of the Lord who created her” Thank You…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
URL:https://yourvisionwriters.com/devotional/romans-813/
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SUMMARY:1 Peter 4:1
DESCRIPTION:1 Peter 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh\, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. (KJV) \nWhat is your fasting life like? \nIs it hard for you to fast? Do you sometimes decide you’re going to fast and then you become overwhelmed with intense hunger? You are not alone. Fasting is not comfortable\, which is why it seems as if you can’t do it. It is just as much mental as it is physical. The enemy will attack you just as he did Jesus. \nThere is nothing the devil hates more than when you do what is necessary to build your relationship with God and grow in your faith. When Jesus was about to begin His public ministry\, the devil attacked Him during His time of fasting. However\, the devil did not deter Jesus. When you begin your fast\, the devil will attempt to sabotage and distract you. He does not want you to grow closer to God nor to expand the mission of Christ. You have done your reconnaissance. You know what devices he will use. There are two things you need to do. \n\nPrepare to fast. Plan your success.\n\nFasting isn’t merely an act of self-deprivation\, but a spiritual discipline for seeking more of God’s fullness. Which means we should have a plan for what positive pursuit to undertake in the time it normally takes to eat. \nLuke 14:31 “Have you ever heard of a commander who goes out to war without first sitting down with strategic planning to determine the strength of his army to win the war against a stronger opponent?” (TPT) \n\nStep 1: Set a Purpose for Your Fast.\n\nWhy are you fasting? Is it for spiritual renewal\, for guidance\, for healing\, to resolve problems\, for special grace to handle a difficult situation? Ask the Holy Spirit to clarify what He wants you to take away from this time. This will enable you to pray more specifically and strategically. \n\nStep 2: Commit to Your Fast.\n\nPray about these questions: \n\nHow long will you fast\, one meal\, one day\, a week\, several weeks\, forty days? (Start slowly and build up to longer fasts.)\nWhat type of fast is God calling you to\, such as water only\, water and juices\, withdrawing from certain foods\, social activities\, and/or physical activities?\nHow much time each day you will devote to prayer and God’s Word.\n\n\nStep 3: Prepare Yourself Spiritually.\n\nThe foundation of fasting and prayer is repentance. Unconfessed sin will hinder your prayers. Here are several things you can do to prepare your heart: \n\nConfess your sins\, ask God to cover those you know about and those you don’t know about and accept God’s forgiveness (1 John 1:9).\nSeek forgiveness from anyone you have offended and forgive anyone who has hurt you (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4).\nSurrender your life fully to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Master and refuse to obey your worldly nature (Romans 12:1-2).\nBegin your time of fasting and prayer with an expectant heart (Hebrews 11:6).\nDo not underestimate spiritual opposition. The devil sometimes intensifies the natural battle between body and spirit (Galatians 5:16-17).\nStep 4: Prepare Yourself Physically.\n\nFasting requires reasonable precautions. Ask God first and consult your physician\, especially if you take prescription medication or have a chronic ailment. God will not lead you where His grace will not keep you. \n\nStep 5: Create a Schedule.\n\nFor maximum spiritual benefit\, set aside ample time to be alone with the Lord. Listen for His leading. The more time you spend with Him\, the more meaningful your fast will be. \n\nPrepare for his attack and do not let him defeat you. You are a triune being. He will attack your mind\, body\, and spirit.\n\n\nMind -He whispers lies into your spiritual ears to get you to quit the fast. Telling you how hard it is and how fasting is not really necessary.\n\n1 Peter 1:13 So then\, prepare your hearts and minds for action! Stay alert and fix your hope firmly on the marvelous grace that is coming to you. For when Jesus Christ is unveiled\, a greater measure of grace will be released to you. (TPT) \n\nBody – He attacks your body with discomfort and challenges\, causing you to want to stop following the fasting guidelines. Your head begins to hurt\, your blood pressure goes up\, your sugar levels go down.\n\nGalatians 5:24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires. (AMPC) \n\nSpirit – He will push those buttons he knows will cause you discouragement. You won’t “feel” as if fasting is working. You have not noticed the spiritual change you were expecting.\n\nJoshua 1:9 This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God\, the Eternal One\, and I will remain with you wherever you go. (TVT) \nThe benefits of fasting far outweigh the sacrifice. Fasting crucifies the flesh\, releases you from the control of the enemy\, eases the heavy burdens you carry in this warfare\, removes the oppression inflicted by satan\, and breaks every yoke. It is through fasting you can hear what God is saying to you clearly. It doesn’t inspire or provoke God to do what you want Him to do. It inspires and provokes you to do what God wants. This is the life Jesus led\, and this is the life God is calling you to lead. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, I know I need to fast. I repent for every time I allowed my flesh to rule over me\, for the times I would think about food and eating instead of praying\, for the times I justified eating because of health reasons\, and especially for the times I just don’t want to. Thank You for giving me understanding. Fasting is not just going without eating\, it is submitting myself to You. Thank You for calling me to fast and giving me the strength to do what You have called me to do. Thank You for showing me fasting allows me to put aside what I want emotionally\, naturally and physically. I can then seek what You want from me emotionally\, naturally\, physically\, and\, all importantly\, spiritually. When I fast\, I can hear You which such clarity I make choices that give You glory. I grow and become more powerful and stronger in my faith. I draw closer to You. I can take Your authority in Christ. I submit all of who I am to all of who You are as I dedicate myself to You. \nHelp me live a lifestyle of fasting…\nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
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CATEGORIES:October
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SUMMARY:2 Corinthians 10:3
DESCRIPTION:2 Corinthians 10:3 The fact that we are living in a physical world in human bodies of flesh does not mean that we engage ourselves in a combat dictated to by the typical “tit-for-tat” strategies of the politics of the day. (TMB) \nAre you still blaming people? \nThere are times when the intensity of the pain in your heart makes you forget you are not fighting against a person. You spend time wondering why he would do that. You question the quality of your friendship\, and what she said puzzled you. Even though you tell yourself it’s not the person\, why doesn’t it sink in? If you follow your present train of thought\, the enemy has won. Not only has he gotten the victory by using the person who “hurt” you; he’s also gotten the victory in your life. When you’re in the battle\, you have to stand on the word. \nLuke 10:19 Look! I have given you the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to destroy all the enemy’s power\, and nothing will ever hurt you. (ISV) \nNothing means nothing\, not a thing. If you believe the word\, then why are you “hurt”? \nJames 4:1 What is the cause of your conflicts and quarrels with each other? Doesn’t the battle begin inside of you as you fight to have your own way and fulfill your own desires? (TPT) \nYou choose your response to every situation. Choose wisely. \nProverbs 29:11 The foolish one will bring forth all his spirit; and the wise one will restrain it back. (SLT) \nYou can’t allow your emotions and your intellect to dictate how you respond\, no matter what you are going through. \nProverbs 25:28 If you live without restraint and are unable to control your temper\, you’re as helpless as a city with broken-down defenses\, open to attack. (TPT) \nThis takes practice to discipline your emotions. However\, please acknowledge this truth; no one can “make” you do anything or feel anything. You choose how you respond every time. Stop rehearsing the interactions over and over in your mind. \n2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations\, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God\, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; (KJV) \nSubmit yourself to the Lord and you will learn it is not people\, it’s you. \nPlease agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response: \nFather\, in the name of Jesus\, I thank You for reminding me I don’t wrestle with people. I repent for every time I chose to be “hurt” and acted like someone else was the blame. Thank You for not giving up on me. You kept reminding me and teaching me to stop rehearsing every incident. I now know I don’t have to understand why someone does or says something; often\, they don’t even know. I just have to understand what You want from me. I have to see people as souls. They could be my Christian brother or sister or still waiting to accept Your invitation to salvation. I know the devil orchestrated whatever was said or whatever was done. It is not the person. The devil wants to hurt me\, make me feel bad\, or stop me in my tracks. Whatever he does\, he does it with intentionality. This may be a gullible position to take\, because there are evil people who have given themselves completely to the devil. Either way\, it is the work of the enemy. He uses other people. If I am not careful\, he will use me. I have to stay focused on the fact that I am in a war. The enemy is trying to win\, at any cost and by any means necessary. Please continue showing me how to wage war and demonstrate the love You require. If I lose focus\, my interactions and reactions become angry\, back and forth\, and tit-for-tat. All the while\, the enemy is standing on the sidelines cheering. Help me stay engaged in spiritual warfare and disengaged from pettiness…\n \nAsk the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:
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