It just dawned on me that this season last year was characterized by negatives. I was assailed on all fronts. Bad things happened to my family, friends and me.
It was a well orchestrated attack from the pit of hell.
It was likr Job’s situation. Anywhere I turned, it was bad news. I felt so alone, oppressed, dejected and caged-in. It was a horrible experience.
It stopped when I turned the searchlight inwards. I cried out to God for help and asked for spiritual reinforcements.
I examined myself whether I was still in the faith. I explored all avenues in order to locate the security breach. What had opened the door to allow so much demonic activity against me? What had made me so vulnerable?
Twas then I discovered anger, resentment and unforgiveness.
Even though my anger was justified, I was nursing it and it gave room for resentment and its relatives to come into my realm of existence.
The battle turned in my favor when I forgave all unconditionally.
I chose to let go the right to be angry. I humbled myself, made peace with everyone and set boundaries that kept away toxic people from polluting my mind.
After which I launched out in spiritual warfare against the forces of evil influencing the persecution and resultant adversity. As soon as tackled it spiritually, peace, progress and prosperity came into play.
Then about the same season this year, a similar situation began to happen. But the root cause was not anger this time.
Bad news kept coming from everywhere.
Then it dawned on me that the old Serpent was up to his old tricks again. He was looking both for attention and for whom to devour.
The attack this year was indirectly against me. He went after my adult children. And thus got to me.
After touching home-base with ABBA in prayer, I quickly kicked the devil and his demons out! And went into intercession for my family.
What happened? It almost caught me off guard! This attack came when I least expected it.
I was in repose.
Soldiers are always at alert even while on vacation. This song came to mind :
“Christian seek not yet repose,
Hear thy guardian angel say,
Thou art in the midst of foes,
Watch and pray.”
The devil is going about seeking for who to devour. We are to resist him by being steadfast in faith.
We are in a war dear friends. We are to be constantly at alert. The devil is a malignant foe. Even while resting, we are to be watchful.
But for the grace of God, the devil would have dealt me a fatal blow. But glory be to the Holy Spirit who made me groan with words that could not be uttermed
I travailed in prayers and prevailed.
What about you.?
What are those troubles that are recycling against you? Break the circle today.
You’ve got to identify the trend and confront them in order to overcome them.
One thing I can tell you is that my next year will definitely be better than this year. I’m moving forward victoriously. I have given myself over to fasting, prayers and searching of the scriptures in order to line up my life to Biblical truths.
And I am praying more for my family than before. I pray for their spiritual growth. They have to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ.
It is not enough that they are born again. They have to be growing and active in the faith.
A growing Christian is a moving target and moving targets are not easy to get down.
The lessons in these recurring afflictions have been learned. Even though the process of learning was painful but it was productive.
We are sealed by the Holy Spirit, therefore no room for similar occurrences next seasons. Glory be to God.
Be wise my friends.
Be aware of what is going on in your life. Confront adverse situations and circumstances. Make them line up with God’s Word.
It is God’s wish that your spirit, soul and body, prospers and be in health.
Remember also that HE causes all things to work together for the good of them that love Him and who are the called according to His purpose.
If you are born again, then that means you.
But if you are not born again simply Acknowledge that you need Jesus Christ to come into your life and save you.
Believe in your heart that He died in your place and rose again from the dead
Confess with your mouth what you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord and you shall be saved.
Let us Pray
Thank You ABBA for the entrance of your Word that has brought light and understanding to our souls
We receive your salvation, healing, deliverance and prosperity in Jesus mighty name.
We also receive your intervention in our present situations and circumstances: and affirm that you have caused all things to work together for our good, in Jesus Christ matchless name.
We declare that affliction will not come again. We grow in grace and we also rightly apply Biblical Truths to our Realities. Amein.
Hephzibah Christly
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