When things start going wrong in our lives, and trials and
tribulations arise that is usually when our relationship with God starts to
struggle as well. We begin to pray less and worry more. Difficult circumstances
can bring out the ugly in us that we usually try to hide. We get caught up in
our emotions. and feelings, and loose sight of what is important. The enemy
wants us to be depressed, tired, worried, angry, disappointed, and stressed
out. He only has one goal in mind when it comes to our lives and that is to
destroy it (John 10:10). He wants us to fight against each other instead of
against him. God has made us so many promises in the bible that we must lean on
when times get hard. God promises to never leave us nor forsake us (Deuteronomy
31:6). He instructs us not to worry because He will take care of us (Matthew 6:25-34).
He says that He will provide all of our needs (Philippians 4:19). He says that
He will forgive us, and help us in our time of need (1John 1:9 & Isaiah
41:14) But even with all these promises of forgiveness, love, and protection we
still fall into the enemy’s traps. The enemy will plant seeds of doubt and fear
in our hearts. He can cause us question our relationship with God and he wants
us to focus on the wrong things such as money, fame, and power. The enemy knows
as long as we are chasing after possessions we will never fully chase after
God, and we won’t answer the call God has on our lives. Here are some ways to fight
back when the enemy attacks your mind, your family, your health, or anything
else you truly care about.
1. CREATE A PRAYER
STRATEGY!
Pick a daily time to devote to praying and communicating
with Christ. Use scriptures in your prayer and allow God to penetrate your
heart and heal some wounded areas. Time with God is healing, refilling, and
refreshing. Go with God and you won’t go wrong.
2. CHANGE YOUR
THINKING!
Every time you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts
immediately ask God to revers that negative into a positive. Then begin
thinking of all the promises He made you and all the reasons you have to
worship Him in spirit and in truth.
3. WATCH WHAT YOU
SAY!
Don’t speak negativity into existence. Process what your
saying before you say it. If what you are about to say is hurtful towards you
or those around you then don’t say it.
4 KNOW WHO YOU BELONG
TO!
You are a child of God. You are called out and appointed by
name to be a light and representative of Christ. People who have yet to know
and experience Christ are watching you. Remember when you go out that how you
carry yourself and act around nonbelievers is crucial. You cannot claim to be a light if you blend in with darkness.
