Satan's Schemes

Satan’s Schemes

On Halloween, multitudes party and don’t really believe the dangers or the reality of Satan. You don’t want to focus on Satan this week or any other time, but it’s important to know that He does indeed intend to “steal, kill, and destroy” your life (John 10:10). It’s vital that you know his schemes.

We know from 2 Corinthians 2:11 that we are not to be ignorant of his schemes, we are not to let Satan outwit us and take advantage of us.

Did you know that Satan wants to shake your confidence in your relationship with God the Father?

What do you do in times like these?  Ephesians 6:11 and 16 say, “ Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil....taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”

Dear friend, what God has spoken in light and assurance, do not doubt!  James 4:7 tells us:  “Submit therefore to God.  Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

Kay Arthur

Transformation to Holiness

Transformation to Holiness

It is through the Power of The Cross and His Grace that we are redeemed...and it is through our redemption that God sets us apart, sanctifies us and makes us wholly holy unto Him, for HE IS HOLY! 

Our transformation to holiness is commanded, equipped and performed by God and His Truth, His Word, as we walk with Him in obedience.

It is in this ongoing process of renewal and sanctification that our partnership with Him enables us to shed the former self...becoming holy and righteous by Him and through Him...according to His Will...for His Glory...forevermore.

"Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy." (Leviticus 19:2)

"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." (John 17:17)

"And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." (Ephesians 4:24)

Armor Up!

Armor Up!

He has equipped us with everything we need to be victorious in Christ's Name...

Know your weapons, put on the full armor of God and fight the good fight with confidence!

Remember, He is for us so nothing can stand against us...we are already conquerors through Christ...and nothing can separate us from He who has made us citizens of Heaven! (Romans 8:31-39)

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;" (Ephesians 6:10-18)

Holy Wholeness Prayer

Holy and Heavenly Father God,

I pray that today and every day You will partner with me in a thorough examination and cleansing of my heart…reveal, heal and deliver me of all the strongholds I am bound by in my life.

LORD, please expose with Your Truth and Light all the pain, fear, shame , guilt and sorrow that is hidden within dark places of my heart …all the things that prevent me from living a life of freedom, peace and joy that come from a transparent relationship with You.

Father, please show me how to come before You in  faith, trust, obedience and submission …and in this exchange, please reveal to me all the lies I have received and believed in my life…partner with me in replacing my deformed belief system with Your Word and Your Truth, which is infallible and endures forever.

Teach me Your Ways, LORD, and show me how to find freedom in forgiveness of self and others…to embrace myself as a new creation …to put away the former things and live each day in the way You designed and ordained long ago...and to see myself through Your eyes, as Your precious child and joint heir with Christ in Your Kingdom of Heaven.

Show me, LORD, how to receive Your Fatherly Forgiveness, Great Grace, Limitless Love and Marvelous Mercy…lead me to bathe in the peaceful, still waters of renewal and sanctification…anoint me with Your Holy Spirit until my cup runs over.

Write a new story on my heart, LORD…one born of The Holy Spirit and guided by the power of Your redemption and restoration...please bless and comfort me with a holy wholeness of healing that is only possible through You, Jehovah-Rapha, my LORD Who Heals.

Abba Father, I praise You for all that You Are, yesterday, today and tomorrow, and pray all these things in the Name of my Savior, Jesus Christ...

Amen.

~CWWinn~

Peace from Prayer

Peace is just a prayer away...

Prayer IS the ultimate coping mechanism!

Don't wait until you can't stand it anymore to kneel...because JESUS IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER!

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

"Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven." (Psalm 107:28-30)

"Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)

"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” (Matthew 21:22)

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24)

 "Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14:13-14)

Agape Love

May we reflect on the fullest aspect of this truth and express our sincerest gratitude for the gift of pure agape love bestowed upon us by our merciful Creator...a gracious gift that only

He is capable of offering in its perfect form because of all that He Is, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

May we reflect on the magnitude of the intricate and infallible plan designed by our Abba Father...His mighty power and omniscience...and that in spite of our transgressions, He lavishes His love on us and calls us His children!

Oh, how He loves us!

See the Deception...

“Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.” (Matthew 2:7-8)

Anything done in secret does not manifest light but darkness. When King Herod "secretly" called the wise men it was because it was done by a deceptive spirit. He had no intention of worshiping King Jesus but rather drawn away by his own selfish desires and threatened by this King, he sought to act out and destroy this threat, put to death the Light of the world.

King Herod tried to manipulate those around him and involve others in his plot of deception. This is exactly how the enemy works. He deceives, manipulates and ultimately divides. The wise men were guided by the Spirit of Truth, they did not want to take part in King Herod's plot...Instead in reverent worship they bowed down to the King of kings, they fell at His feet and worshiped Him alone! It is described that they did not return word to king Herod but rather they went on their own another way...

Lord, let us be "wise men" and give us eyes to see the plots and deception of the enemy and bow down to One King! Let us not take part in his schemes, rather fall down in reverence and worship You alone!