The Lord will test you but He will never tempt you. The enemy is the one that will use temptation to make you sin and cause you to stumble. We really need to pray for discernment to know the difference. I personally believe people give the enemy way too much credit and "stage time" when in reality not every bump in your road is caused by him. And I believe other times we are too nonchalant to the power of the principalities. We create our own issues at times and other times the Lord is allowing events to take place to test our strength, faith and heart. It is up to us to learn more and study the Word in order to decipher. I was sharing with someone recently that I believe we all need to study about spiritual warfare and how to pray when we feel the enemy is pressing down on our spirits. We have power over the fallen angel therefore if you tell it to flee in the name of Jesus, it must. Satan is dirt on the bottom of your shoes and you need to tell him so. Some people think he has powers over us and he has none for we are covered with the blood of the Lamb and he knows it and it is up to you to know it. Arm yourself with prayer and speak it out loud often. Do not speak fears and negative things out loud for it will be used as his tools later. He usually tempts you at your weakest moments....when we are tired and when we are hungry. Did you know that? He will use whatever crumb you leave for him against you later. If you have anger issues, he is going to tempt you through your own anger. If you suffer from lust, then expect it to be through that angle. It is not hard to figure out and the Lord will never use the devil's leftovers in your life so be wise and spiritually aware at all times. I say this to share what I have learned, not to scare. But the more we know and the stronger we get and the more temptations we conquer, the less he will try. Just stay strong in your faith and in your walk and let no weapon ever formed against you to prosper. I pray that the Holy Spirit place a hedge of protection around you today, your family and your home and that the armor of God intended for your good be worn from head to toe today. I ask that the Lord keep you safe in His care at this very moment and whatever it is you are facing, may you lean on the blessed Father to help you through. It is in Jesus name I pray. Amen.
James 1: 13-15
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