We have such power in Christ, and we let the world too often have us question and doubt what we do, think, etc. WE have Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit in us, yet we often let ourselves be put on a "self-made" list of constant evaluation of how much we do, how many we do things for, etc. Satan keeps our minds thinking we can't do enough, please enough, or ever do enough right to please God. In all our striving and worrying about being a good Christian, we lose the peace and intimacy of association with our loving, forgiving, all Holy Father.
This New Year, I am working to redirect my priorities to growing my faith in the present time, in this season God has placed me in. For me, it is growing intimately with Christ more, praying and talking to Him more and listening. Reading His Word more. Gaining a wisdom in the Word, establishing a stronger faith, building up the "full armor of God," as this world turns more and more away from Him.
It's almost like we need to fill up our hearts and souls now with "strong ammunition" as this country declines around us. Who knows how low God will let us go and how we may be needed to encourage one another, or even sustain ourselves in the storm raging ahead. Satan has gained a definite stronghold in many areas of this country: government, society, schools, courts, etc. Christians need to prepare for an explosive warfare scenario. Our religious freedoms are being removed NOW. Our own government leaders who are suppose to protect and preserve our rights and freedoms are taking them away. NOW. Many of our Christian churches have compromised with the world, losing their salt and light, yet still claiming their "faith" then calling the righteous Christians, "intolerant." Focus now on building up your faith, being in His Word, and in prayer. The battle is raging, Satan is consuming many now. Those among us will grow in their fury as long as they are allowed "power" in this world.
So think about it. Satan wants us to constantly examine ourselves. He purposely inserts a doubting rule of thumb, a condescending view on ourselves that can never meet God's standards. Satan tells you like a broken record, "you can never be good enough for God." Becoming a Christian doesn't take away our sinful nature, but it keeps us accountable, our consciences alive, and our self examination active, and our forgiveness assured. Satan wants us to CONSTANTLY spend time examining and questioning our "Christian-ness" and tells us we need to do more, be more, etc.
We are God's children, His select. Go to Him, get in and stay in His Word, and seek Him in prayer.... and listen to his revealings, not the "you are never good enough," or "you are not doing enough" lies Satan tells you to always focus on. We have to constantly be aware of the lies Satan puts in our minds, reject them and clear our hearts and minds for the leadings of Christ Jesus. If we don't guard our hearts and minds, if we don't stay in the Word, and in constant communication with Christ, that void will be filled with our soul's enemy... every time. He'll distract you every time. He'll take you into a rut of unproductive living, wallowing in the same doubts day after day. Rise up and claim every day your position in Christ The Lord.
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