"It is in the present moment that you find Me ever near you," -Jesus Lives.
With more of an attack of the enemy on my physical body, my emotions, my soul, Jesus is the only one who can see me through. An endless battle for our souls are being fought in the Spiritual World. Satan will try everything to literally destroy us. Even though he is not omnipresent, and "cannot" read our minds, he does, along with his henchmen, watch and observe how we talk, behave and act. From there he can pick up our weaknesses and use them against us. To torment. To try and "kill/destroy" us. His biggest tool against us is "fear."
Fear, I know all too well. It is a constant battle with me fighting fearful, dying and some times suicidal thoughts.
That is why it is so important to take every negative, fearful, hurtful, painful, suicidal etc. thought captive. I have to constantly be reminded of this. Especially when I am really feeling awful physically. I have to remember to put forth the Word of God. There is power in the name of Jesus.
JBR you're so right on this. Taking those negative thoughts satan fires at us captive and turning them into God thoughts is vital. Great post and reminder. You're on the right track. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteSo grateful for the grace to do this
ReplyDelete...just letting go of self-effort and asking
the Lord to enable us to hold His gaze as He lifts us up and holds us,
everything we love,
everybody we love
and our future
near in His arms of love.
It's such a life-giving breeze
to realize we can't do this in our own ability
...that He is the One who even gives us grace
to take thoughts captive.
Because He has captured our hearts:)
We are His.
Relaxing in His Love sooooo honors Him.
Lord take us there:)
love and joy,
Jennifer
"There is power in the name of Jesus."
ReplyDeleteINDEED!!! He made me witness that as I deal with many evil spirits at work. And thanks be to God, we have His power! Be strong in His mighty power! God bless.
I have memorized this:
ReplyDeleteFor although we are in the flesh, we do not battle according to the flesh, for the weapons of our battle are not of the flesh but are ENORMOUSLY powerful, capable of destroying fortresses. We DESTROY arguments and every pretension (assumed right) raising itself against the the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
When I pray this over and over, I literally feel my entire body empowered up and strengthened...Love ya!!
I know that battle with fearful suicidal thoughts. Sending you healing wishes...
ReplyDeleteJBR YOUVE SO MUCH TO OFFER. FREEING WORDS YOU'VE SHARED IN THE PAST ARE JUST THAT FREEING. GOD WILL SET YOU FREE AS YOU CONTINUE TO SEEK HIS FACE. AMEN.
ReplyDeleteI know it can be so hard but living is worth the battle. Praying for your healing. ((HUGS))
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