Fasting is a practice deeply rooted in biblical tradition, with profound spiritual significance. Throughout the pages of the Bible, we find numerous examples of biblical fasting and prayer, each serving a distinct purpose in the lives of God’s people. Let us delve into Scripture to uncover the purposes of biblical fasting as revealed in God’s Word. Seeking God’s Guidance: In […]
The Bible provides clear and insightful guidance on the topic of lying and its consequences. Throughout the pages of the Bible, lying is consistently portrayed as a behavior that is contrary to God’s character and detrimental to individuals, relationships with others, and our walk with God. Let’s look at what the Bible says about liars, exploring the moral, spiritual, and […]
When we are of a broken and contrite spirit, God can accomplish His greatest works in us. Rather than running from the pain and hurt, I’ve learned it’s much more useful to lean into it while gripping tightly to The Lord. There is no point pretending it’s not there, for we only deceive ourselves and slow down or even miss out altogether on the healing God can provide. Acknowledge the situation you’re in and the emotions you’re having, providing yourself the time to process what you’re experiencing. Weep at the feet of Jesus and allow yourself to be honest and vulnerable, for in it comes great healing.
Children of Disobedience Prayer Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do. In folly, they cast judgments on a matter before hearing it. They take part in concealing their own sins and the sins of others. They have not a love for the truth. For they heed the Native Tongue of the Evil One and recognize not Your […]
And you will be hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name, but it is the one who has patiently persevered and endured to the end who will be saved. Matthew 10:22 Life for the Christian requires suffering, for it is what marks the way of the narrow path. At times, it seems at every turn there is […]
You can claim you are walking in love as Jesus commanded, but your fruits will expose the true condition of your heart and the words you speak will bear witness against you.
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 (KJV) Weapons of spiritual warfare? What are these so-called weapons, and how do we use them? I have covered the basics of spiritual warfare in a recent post. If you haven’t read it yet, click here. I suggest you […]
Now that I have been a Christian for a few years, some of which were the hardest of my life; I have experienced things I never expected. That’s the thing about God, he is really great at doing the unexpected. Likewise, as I’ve continued to grow spiritually, I’ve realized there are many misconceptions or outright lies in the Christian world. […]
Part One: Understanding Basics of Spiritual Warfare There is a process an individual must go through before becoming a soldier deemed fit for war. Just the same, we too must learn the boot-camp basics of spiritual warfare before venturing into battle. There are a few key things you need to have a solid understanding of before moving forward. Every solider going […]
Death and life are in the power of the tongue I believe all of us fail to really grasp the power of spoken words. We so easily give ourselves permission to say whatever it is we’re thinking, with no concern for the person on the receiving end of it. Some of us are so self-focused, we are unable to consider […]
Consider all of your greatest fears, that will be the material that is used for your tailored nightmares. Scenarios of losing loved ones along with making mistakes that can’t be undone play like a movie in your mind. Your body and mind desperately want to escape the withdrawal and the strongholds of addiction are aware of this. Persuading you to give up and give in through dreams of walking into a room to discover a heaping pile of free drugs, the one thing that can stop all the suffering. Contentment is finally reached as you experience the relief of “getting right,” only to wake up to discover it was all a sick joke. These were the moments when I often quit, looking back I clearly see the demonic influence behind it.
If I ask you to envision in your mind what an angel looks like, you would most likely think of glowing heavenly beings whose appearance is in human form. Much like many of the artistic renderings portrayed in paintings throughout time. Kind and attractive, with white wings, topped with halos and carrying a harp in one hand. These are the images that come to the mind of most people if you ask them to describe angels, and it is completely inaccurate. Scripture describes to us the different types of angels and gives us a glimpse into their appearance and most people would be shocked at what the Bible says about angels.
People are jumping on board with this idea that these higher beings will be the world’s “savior”, protecting us from our own self-destruction or preventing an apocalyptic event. Getting people to believe this is Satan’s ultimate agenda. It makes sense that Satan would reinforce this because we know he wants to exalt himself, and if people are worshipping these higher beings considering these aliens to be their “saviors” he has succeeded in putting himself in place of our true Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to those who fall for the deception.
By now you should realize that you have a lifelong enemy; Satan. Every day when you wake up, you are entering a spiritual battle, the battle for your soul. Satan would love nothing more than to ensure that you remain unaware, unprepared, and deceived. Once you realize this, you will begin to recognize his evil works in your daily life. There are no limits to how far he will go or how low he will stoop to walk out his evil plans that are specifically devised for you.
Let’s get one thing straight, the name of Jesus is not some magic word anyone can pull out and expect divine protection while continually sinning against God. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that a non-believer can’t call out the name of Jesus and experience his power. I absolutely believe that can and will happen. The defining factor is whether the person calling out the name of Jesus is doing it from a sincere heart or using it as some magical incantation.
If someone you know and love is battling addiction, and you are finding it challenging to have faith that God will turn the situation around. Take a moment to read about how that same God made a way for his people when it seemed like all hope was lost.