Prepare for Battle

Hello friends, be blessed in the name of Jesus.

Praise be to God that I have recently been delivered from sinful burdens in my life! I pray the same for you if you are wrestling with the things your sinful nature craves.

My friends it is written, therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the (belt of truth), and the (body armor of God's righteousness). (Shoes of peace) that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the (shield of faith) to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on the (helmet of salvation), and take the (sword of the Spirit) which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:13-17 (NLT).

I have also recently experienced the fiery arrows of temptation since my deliverance, and found that speaking scripture or singing my favorite Christian songs ward off any and all attacks. What I have found is that singing puts all of my thoughts on singing to Christ himself. I give it all I have, and begin to move as well, be it clapping, swaying, raising my hands or what ever. I have found when I am in this personal praise mode, I find all attacks end, and they end just a quickly as they begin. Please use this tip my friends! I promise it helps.

This singing idea must be true because it is also written in 2 Chronicles 20:22 (NLT)  At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves.

I truly believe in my heart that singing praise and or reading scripture interrupts the attacks causing the enemy to flee immediately from your presence. They can not be near Christ because of his Holiness, yet we can enjoy the fellowship of our savior.

So the next time you feel that tug on your heart to give into sin, begin singing your favorite song immediately, and sing the whole thing. Sing another. Sing all day for that matter! LOL.... I sometimes find myself doing that. My friends, I tell you the truth...... it works! Be blessed in the Lord my friends.

Live with compassion and love for others, and be accountable to Christ,
Kelly Wayne,