Are you having one of those days? Does it seem like the burden is too heavy? Are you having to carry the weight of your whole family? What better promise to have.....Jesus said bring it to Him!!
Satan's game plan is to discourage you. If he can get you to lose hope and to give up, the battle for your family has been won. Satan knows that this is his only weapon against you. He has no power over you other than to plant seeds of discouragement in your mind.
Satan LIES...above all else...he LIES....do you understand? Some of those lies....
God doesn't love you.
Why would He let something like this happen to you?
He doesn't care about you.
If He loved you, why did He let your marriage fall apart?
Your marriage is a mess.
There is no hope.
Get rid of your spouse.
There are plenty of people out there better suited for you.
You are so unhappy.
Your children will be better off if you found someone that could make you happy.
Go ahead, leave your spouse, and find the person of your dreams.
God only wants you to be happy.
How do you protect yourself from the evil schemes of Satan? How do you avoid discouragement? Prayer and the Word of God are your weapons against Satan. You need to be on your knees daily before God, seeking Him with all your heart. He is your source of strength and encouragement. Fill your mind with the promises of God found in the Bible. Do not give Satan an inch in the battle for your home.
Remember how we said PRAYER... is the BEST thing. Yeah, we didn't change our opinion on that. And do not compare your prayer life to that of others. Don't forget that Satan wants to bring discouragement; he will do it any way he can. Just work at doing more for yourself. If it's 15 minutes, start working towards 30 minutes. Let's be more like Christ, that's all we should be focused on.
"Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." Luke 15:16
'I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.'" John 16:33
Discouragement is the trick of the devil. Do not give in to the temptation. Ground yourself in prayer and scripture reading. It is the source of life and encouragement. Nothing makes you feel better than to let out all of the feelings to the only One who can make a difference.
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8
Josh and Serena
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