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The enemy can put thoughts into our head… invade our mind so to speak. He wanders around like a lion seeking who he can devour. The bible tells us to guard against this. But sometimes we let our guard down…I know I do, and suddenly there he is telling me things that I know I shouldn’t be thinking, telling me it’s okay, that I’m justified in thinking such and such. I struggle with this. But I don't have to...
10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh 10:4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds), 10:5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; 10:6 and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience shall be made full.
These scriptures say God has given us weapons to fight off the thoughts the enemy plants in our minds. We have the authority in Christ to take these thoughts captive and cast them out in the name of Jesus. We don’t have to be a victim to the enemy of our souls. By using the full armor of God, the sword of the spirit and the shield of faith, we can be more then conquerors in Christ Jesus. We are victorious when we stand on the sure and firm foundation of our Mighty Savior. Praise God!
Dear Heavenly Father,
I can do ALL things through CHRIST who strengthens me. Thank you, for your strength and protection. Whenever that old devil comes at me with temptations, I will remind him that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and has saved me. Because of that, I can rebuke Satan by standing on scripture and leaning on you for my help. I need you so desperately. This week is tough all ready and there is more to come. Help me open my eyes, ears, and heart to your word and your prompting. With thanks in my soul I pray, in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Amen Robin! The struggle to take every thought captive is a life long one for every Christian! ~mike |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Robin,you're so right,we can never let our guard down.It is my prayer that God help me to keep my guard up continually.great blog. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Aman, Amen, and Amen! |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Amen amen amen that is true about everything |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Amen! I struggle with this as well, but I am doing better. Still when we get down, satan seems to know this and hits us when we are down and out. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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Mike... yes and I need to remember to pick up my Shield EVERYDAY, or I find myself in trouble. Bless you brother.
racunpoodl... my prayer too. Thank you.
Evangelist... and God's people said.... (you got it)... AMEN !!! Thanks.
babymay... thank you so much for taking a look at another one of my blogs. I love it when I meet teens that have a heart for God like you. Bless you. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Deb.... Sometimes we are just too tired to pray for ourselves...you know like when Moses needed help holding up his arms so the Isrealites would win the battle, we need others to hold us up in prayer. Asking for prayer.... that's a hard one for me, I don't know why, but I'm getting better at it (thanks MyChurch). Deb... your blogs touch my heart. You seem to be someone that feels things deeply, and when the feelings are good well.... it's wonderful, but when they arn't then the feeling of hurt can go very deep. I know, I'm the same. And that's when the enemy gets us. I will pray for you, for a hedge of protection around your heart, and strength to pick up your shield, and for friends that don't need to be asked to pray. Grace and peace, from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to you. Bless you friend. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| That's right, put on the helmet of salvation and protect your mind. Remember "a mind is a terrible thing to waste." |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Brother Todd.... the helmet thing... putting it on I do on a regular basis.... but strangly enough, when things are going good... I find myself taking it off...Sounds like I need to get some super God glue huh? lol. Thank you brother, I appreciate your encouragment. Bless you. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Amen lady! xoxo |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Robin...I guess you can take it off to sleep or to wash your hair, but other than that you better watch out! I strongly suggest you wear your helmet any time you are watching TV or listening to the radio. I wrote a blog a while back on this kind of subject check it out when you have time perhaps when you are having a hard time falling asleep http://www.mychurch.org/blog/141515/The-Helmet-of-Salvation. Thanks Robin, your blogs are always encouraging and uplifting. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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Cheryl.... you are the sweetest person ever. Thanks for the hugs and kisses. I appreciate you!!!
Brother Todd... Read your blog, and for the life of me I don't know how I missed that one when you wrote it. It is fantastic!!! Well... I guess i should get out of bed and wash my hair so I can put my helmet back on... lol. Thanks again! |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Amen!!! |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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If the devil is smart he would know that we could locate him by evil "thoughts"
Jesus said the devil was so clever that he would mimic and camouflage himself as likened to good images.
If you really want to keep an eye out for these devils........keep at least one eye on the good looking religious structures of your thinking.
p.s.....yes True and it will take the Holy Spirit to help us locate the counterfeit "God like thoughts."
Kw. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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I agree w/you in your prayer Robin, Amen, and Amen
I used to question God why He was so hard on people in the OT who messed up around the Holy Place, and the Ark.
They would tie a rope around the priests ankle to pull him out if God killed him because of a mistake, I thought that harsh, until the Lord loved me enough to show me something.
The lord reminded me of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, and how I was taught that from the birds-eye view, it was laid out like a cross, He told me to put a body on the cross and see where their head falls. Well, their head would be in the Holy Of Holy's area.
Then the Lord told me that the OT picture of the severity of discipline of the Priests was a picture of how we need to "cast down" anything that would exalt itself against God, in our "mind of Christ".(2Cor.10:5)
You Go Girl, your on the right track! |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| DonnaS and Kingdom... Thanks for your encourgment. Bless you. |
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| May 14, 2008 |
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| Tom... I wondered the same thing.... it kinda makes sense now. Thank you for your encouragment and kind words. I really appreciate it. Peace to you. |
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| May 15, 2008 |
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| Amen! Thank you Robin! |
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| May 15, 2008 |
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| Thanks Prudence. :0) |
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