God within you is always more powerful than the enemy

Satan is not the opposite of God. Satan and God are not diametrically opposite powers. That implies that both have equal powers, and that is not the case. Satan is a created being and God is the one who created him. Satan’s powers are limited, and God’s powers are endless. Don’t assume anything different.

Satan’s huge weapon is deceit. Without real power, he can only use guile to gain advantage. If he can convince us to stop believing the truth of God, then he wins. But his weapon is all cloud and vapor. There is no substance to it.

When we walk in the truth of God, we carry the power that created the worlds without end. The enemy has no power to create life, while Jesus resurrected from the dead. Prayer can cast down strongholds. Those strongholds are not as powerful as you think they are. They are not more powerful than the word of God.

Strongholds are the areas of strong resistance that you keep butting up against in the spirit. Declare the name of Jesus and tell them to leave. Cast them down and they will be cast down. Don’t  be flippant about it. Soak yourself in the presence of God, and take enemy ground for the kingdom. If you believe in the word of God, then you are armed for warfare.

Another post on warfare: Joy Is A Weapon Of Warfare

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God honors those who can hold their peace.

Have you ever heard anyone say, Hold your peace? It means to hold back from losing your temper.  When you lose your temper, you lose your peace. He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace. (Prv 11:12)

It’s a sign of maturity when you don’t have to say what you think all the time. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace. When he shuts his lips, he is considered. perceptive. (Prv 17:28) Says a lot doesn’t it?

The meek shall inherit the earth and live in the abundance of peace. (Ps 37:11) I have to think that it is a characteristic of a meek person to hold his tongue, regardless of being right. I think there is a lot to learn from a meek person.

If if it is not natural to hold your tongue when you have a point to win, then it will take the Spirit of God within you to change your ways. God holds a very high value to anyone who can hold their peace. If you need help, ask Him for it. If you need to be more meek, ask Him. I will. I’d like to be with the ones who inherit the earth.

Another post on spiritual maturity: The Smart Ones Know How To Be Corrected

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude.

God said He would take care of all our needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Mat 6:33) Part of living righteously is having an attitude of thankfulness.

If someone gives you a hundred dollars, you would probably thank them. If you had a mother like mine, you would sit down and write a thank you card immediately. But what if you were told, you’ll get the hundred dollars later? A thankful heart would show gratitude now, before the money came.

Trusting God with all your heart, is really believing that He will be there for you when you need Him. If you know He’s taking care of you, then be grateful for what you haven’t seen yet. Thankfulness opens doors to provision. If you need a lot, imagine that big answer coming to you and thank Him with as much excitement as when you finally see it happen.

Thankfulness allows you to live joyfully because you know that God is faithful to His word and you never have to stress. When you can put your trust in Him, you can finally relax and be excited for your future, not afraid of what might happen. God is good and has your life in His hands. Thank Him for that.

Another post on thankfulness: The Secret Power of Thank You

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