Wise Quotes - POWER OF A PRAYING WOMAN 6

DAY 6 - LORD, STRENGTHEN ME TO STAND AGAINST THE ENEMY.

We are all involved in a spiritual battle with the enemy who will never give up. Even though it is people who do evil things to us, we have to keep in mind that it is our ultimate enemy, the devil, who is behind it. "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12). Even when we are being attacked by a person, recognising who our real enemy  is will be the first step in standing strong against him.*

Many times I here people ask the question " I am a good person, so why am i always under attack? Well the answer actually lies in your question. The enemy attack you because you are a good person and he attacks anyone who loves God and lives in His way.......There is a saying that 'A thief doesn't go to an empty house to steal' and so does the enemy also steal from a loaded vault. He would not be attacking you if he didn't see the purpose God has for your life.

Just as God has a plan for you, so does Satan. Satan's plan is to steal from you and destroy your life. "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy" (John 10:10). He disguises himself so that he doesn't look threatening, and he lulls you into thinking that you are not in danger. But he never takes a day off. He is constantly trying to see his plan for your life fulfilled. That's why you have to "be sober", be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (I Peter 5:8).*Here are five good weapons to help fight against the enemy's schemes......

1.The Word of God - This is the most powerful weapon.
2.Praise - When we praise and worship God, His presence dwells powerfully in our midst and the devil has to leave.
3.Obedience - Disobedience leaves the door open for the enemy to gain a point of entry and a foothold.
4.Faith - Faith comes by hearing and hearing of The Word...A continues act of hearing of The word builds up your faith.
5.Prayer and fasting - Prayer is a strong weapon against the enemy. Fasting makes it even more so.

PRAYER

Lord, I thank You for suffering and dying on the cross for me, and for rising again to defeat death and hell. My enemy is defeated because of what You have done. Thank You that You have given me all authority over him (Luke 10:19). By the power of Your Holy Spirit I can successfully resist the devil and he must flee from me (James 4:7). Show me when I am not regonising the encroachment of the enemy in my life. Teach me to use that authority You have given me to see him defeated in every area.

Reveal to me any place in my life where I am walking in disobedience. If I have given the enemy a place in my protective armour through which he can secure a hook, show me so I can rectify it. Gird me with strong faith in You and in Your Word. Help me to fast and pray regularly in order to break any stronghold the enemy is trying to erect in my life.

Lord, I Know that in the midst of the battle I don't have to be fainthearted. I don't have to be afraid in the face of the enemy (Deuteronomy 20:3). Thank You that even though the enemy tries to take me captive to do his will, You have given me the power to escape his snares completely (II Timothy 2:26). Thank You that You have delivered me from him (Psalm 18:17) and You are my shield because I live Your way (Proverbs 2:7).  Help me to "not overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21). Hide me in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of evil men (Psalm 31:20). Thank You that I will never be brought down by the enemy as long a I stand in You.

Amen.

Scriptures for Meditation

II Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

Ephesians 6:13-18

 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints

Proverbs 10:25

When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

Ephesians 6:10-11

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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*Stomie Omartian, The Power of a Praying Woman(2006)