“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”James 1:2-3
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As surely as you and I have faith, it will be tested! I don’t
know about you, but my faith has really been tested these past few weeks. You
know the kind of week(s) I am talking about…Everything seems to go wrong, and
you are left feeling turned around, lost and vulnerable. This vulnerability can fester, and
leave you feeling that The Prince of Darkness seems to be in charge of ruining
your everyday life, and you are powerless over your destiny. But perhaps it’s
time to think again…
"All things work for good for those who love God!" [Romans 8:28]
The real truth is, that though Satan’ purpose for being...his mission, is to rob and destroy
our calm, peace and joy, leaving us in a state of confusion,chaos, fear and trepidation. But he only succeeds if we let him. After all, the Bible tells us that Jesus
has already conquered Satan and his evil tactics by shedding His blood on
the cross for us. The battle has already been won by Jesus, the Savior of
the World who died on the cross for your freedom and for mine, and HE
IS the all-powerful Lord. He IS the one who protects us, guides us, and brings
discernment, comfort and all that is good through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus IS the one who
fights the battles of the faithful, both with us and, yes, even for us when we are weak and weary, and He is also the one who
allows The Oppressor to slink away into the sunset at the very NAME of Jesus!
So the next time you are feeling weary, sick, low, negative, or overwhelmed,
take a deep breath and quietly praise God saying the name of Jesus repeatedly
until your peace returns... And it will. Praise Jesus even when the outcome appears bleak... You see, God’s peace, and the chaos and fear imparted
by The Oppressor simply cannot coexist in this world. It is a choice one must
make hourly and daily as to whom will you give power in your life.
As for me, the Lord is my strength; my peace comes from the Lord!
Dear Father God,
I claim your peace over my life
and ask you to put an end to Satan’s sordid lies, and destruction. Be with
me and my loved ones always, and shower us with your great gifts of
unconditional love, peace, joy, discernment, comfort, protection and salvation.
Help us to stay close to you and walk in your ways all the days of this life.
Please evict The Great Intruder, and send him back to hell where he
belongs for all of eternity. Infuse me with steadfast faith, Lord. I ask all
this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord. For Thine is the power and the
glory, now and forever. Amen!
Chaplain Adele M.
Gill 2014 Copyright
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