"Be of somber spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are the world." -I Peter 5:8-9 (NASB)
The saying goes that misery loves company. When we're facing difficult or unpleasant situations, we usually feel better if we have others there with us. In life, we all face temptations and obstacles placed in our way by the devil. They may not all be exactly alike, but there are others facing similar things!
Because the devil is sneaking around and challenging us, we need to be prepared. We can stand up to him! We have our faith in God to guide and protect us. We can also be encouraged by the triumphs of those around us. Whether we read of triumphs from our ancestors in the Bible or hear the accomplishments of present day brothers and sisters in Christ, we can hear the stories that support our faith and inspire us to press forward in the name of God, the Father, and Jesus Christ, His Son!
Keep pressing onward against the devil with inspiration from fellow believers and guidance from faith in God!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your guidance and for the stories of others that have overcome the ways of the devil to reach victory in You. Please help me to listen to You and to the inspiration of others that You provide to me so that I, too, can be victorious over the devil. Through Jesus, the Victor, I pray, amen.
Because the devil is sneaking around and challenging us, we need to be prepared. We can stand up to him! We have our faith in God to guide and protect us. We can also be encouraged by the triumphs of those around us. Whether we read of triumphs from our ancestors in the Bible or hear the accomplishments of present day brothers and sisters in Christ, we can hear the stories that support our faith and inspire us to press forward in the name of God, the Father, and Jesus Christ, His Son!
Keep pressing onward against the devil with inspiration from fellow believers and guidance from faith in God!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your guidance and for the stories of others that have overcome the ways of the devil to reach victory in You. Please help me to listen to You and to the inspiration of others that You provide to me so that I, too, can be victorious over the devil. Through Jesus, the Victor, I pray, amen.
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