Stronger than the Struggle: Uncomplicating Your Spiritual Battle

If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the se

The Devil is persistent in his pursuit to render us powerless, to prevent us from stepping into our God-given authority and power.

“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him’” (1 Cor. 2:9 NLT).

The enemy of our souls often uses the same technique. Perhaps you have cultivated a joyful attitude, or maybe you’re producing fruit of the Holy Spirit. Then the enemy sees your fruit and wants to take it from you. Have you been growing in faith? He’s coming after your belief. Are you experiencing more peace? The enemy will try and take it from you

The enemy will always try to change God’s periods into question marks. He turns God’s loving boundaries and instruction into a question of intention. I wonder how many of us start out taking God at his word but begin questioning him when the enemy comes inquiring.

true trust is believing my intentions toward you are always good.”

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”1 In other words, winning means living as you were created to live: with confidence in knowing you did your best.

I said, “I’m sorry, but what do you mean by witchcraft?” I could barely hide the concern in my voice. “Well,” he said, “it sounds like there might have been some manipulation going on here, and manipulation is rooted in witchcraft. You can see it in how the situation played out. The moment that man said those words to you, you made a decision in yo

“Lord, I trust you. I believe you only have right motives toward me.”