Sunday, December 07, 2008, 7:19 p.m. – This is going to be a little different from other writings the Lord has given to me. I’m trusting the Lord, though, to still give me the words to speak and to not allow Satan to interfere with what the Lord would have me to share with you all this evening.
Since either late Thursday evening or Friday some time, Satan has been attacking my thoughts nearly continuously. The Lord did give me a reprieve for awhile this morning, but then it started back up. I have been rebuking him, resisting him, quoting scripture, praying, praying, praying, claiming God’s promises over and over and over again out loud, listening to Christian music all day continuously so I am filling my mind, literally, with the things of God and yet Satan persists in name calling, trying to mimic God, trying to wear me down, etc.
I know the Lord is allowing this. Satan could not have access to my mind if God did not allow it for a time and a purpose. The Lord is giving me much, much encouragement that he will deliver me; that he will give me the victory over the enemy, but the battle is fierce. I believe the Lord said that Satan is on a rampage against those who are speaking out for the Lord so those who are speaking for the Lord are primary targets right now. We need to lift each other up in prayer. I need special prayer that God will deliver me from this severe attack of Satan on my mind.
I have set my face like a flint. I will not yield to his intimidation. I am very determined to follow Jesus always and forever. So, please keep me in your prayers right now as I ask that we all lift up the church right now as the attack on us is only going to get worse. We need to stand together in unity against the power of Satan over the church right now. Thank you in advance for your prayers. God bless!
I sent what I just wrote above out to several friends. Just as I pushed the sent button on my computer, I heard this old hymn playing in the other room:
A Mighty Fortress is Our God / Martin Luther
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A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
Our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabbaoth, His Name,
from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us:
the Prince of Darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure,
one little word shall fell him.
That word above all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
through Him Who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still,
his kingdom is forever.
I’ve been reading through the Psalms. They have been wonderful! God knew that is where I needed to be reading right now. David definitely knew what it meant to battle with enemies and he called on God much for deliverance. These have been especially meaningful to me today:
Psalm 30: I will exalt you, O LORD,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 O LORD my God, I called to you for help
and you healed me.
3 O LORD, you brought me up from the grave ;
you spared me from going down into the pit.
4 Sing to the LORD, you saints of his;
praise his holy name.
5 For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6 When I felt secure, I said,
"I will never be shaken."
7 O LORD, when you favored me,
you made my mountain stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
8 To you, O LORD, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 "What gain is there in my destruction,
in my going down into the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me;
O LORD, be my help."
11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
Psalm 31: In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Free me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols;
I trust in the LORD…
14 But I trust in you, O LORD;
I say, "You are my God."
15 My times are in your hands;
deliver me from my enemies
and from those who pursue me.
16 Let your face shine on your servant;
save me in your unfailing love.
17 Let me not be put to shame, O LORD,
for I have cried out to you;
but let the wicked be put to shame
and lie silent in the grave.
18 Let their lying lips be silenced,
for with pride and contempt
they speak arrogantly against the righteous.
19 How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.
20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from the intrigues of men;
in your dwelling you keep them safe
from accusing tongues…
23 Love the LORD, all his saints!
The LORD preserves the faithful,
but the proud he pays back in full.
24 Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the LORD.
Since either late Thursday evening or Friday some time, Satan has been attacking my thoughts nearly continuously. The Lord did give me a reprieve for awhile this morning, but then it started back up. I have been rebuking him, resisting him, quoting scripture, praying, praying, praying, claiming God’s promises over and over and over again out loud, listening to Christian music all day continuously so I am filling my mind, literally, with the things of God and yet Satan persists in name calling, trying to mimic God, trying to wear me down, etc.
I know the Lord is allowing this. Satan could not have access to my mind if God did not allow it for a time and a purpose. The Lord is giving me much, much encouragement that he will deliver me; that he will give me the victory over the enemy, but the battle is fierce. I believe the Lord said that Satan is on a rampage against those who are speaking out for the Lord so those who are speaking for the Lord are primary targets right now. We need to lift each other up in prayer. I need special prayer that God will deliver me from this severe attack of Satan on my mind.
I have set my face like a flint. I will not yield to his intimidation. I am very determined to follow Jesus always and forever. So, please keep me in your prayers right now as I ask that we all lift up the church right now as the attack on us is only going to get worse. We need to stand together in unity against the power of Satan over the church right now. Thank you in advance for your prayers. God bless!
I sent what I just wrote above out to several friends. Just as I pushed the sent button on my computer, I heard this old hymn playing in the other room:
A Mighty Fortress is Our God / Martin Luther
________________________________________
A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
Our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabbaoth, His Name,
from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us:
the Prince of Darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure,
one little word shall fell him.
That word above all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
through Him Who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still,
his kingdom is forever.
I’ve been reading through the Psalms. They have been wonderful! God knew that is where I needed to be reading right now. David definitely knew what it meant to battle with enemies and he called on God much for deliverance. These have been especially meaningful to me today:
Psalm 30: I will exalt you, O LORD,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 O LORD my God, I called to you for help
and you healed me.
3 O LORD, you brought me up from the grave ;
you spared me from going down into the pit.
4 Sing to the LORD, you saints of his;
praise his holy name.
5 For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6 When I felt secure, I said,
"I will never be shaken."
7 O LORD, when you favored me,
you made my mountain stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
8 To you, O LORD, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 "What gain is there in my destruction,
in my going down into the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me;
O LORD, be my help."
11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
Psalm 31: In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Free me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols;
I trust in the LORD…
14 But I trust in you, O LORD;
I say, "You are my God."
15 My times are in your hands;
deliver me from my enemies
and from those who pursue me.
16 Let your face shine on your servant;
save me in your unfailing love.
17 Let me not be put to shame, O LORD,
for I have cried out to you;
but let the wicked be put to shame
and lie silent in the grave.
18 Let their lying lips be silenced,
for with pride and contempt
they speak arrogantly against the righteous.
19 How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.
20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from the intrigues of men;
in your dwelling you keep them safe
from accusing tongues…
23 Love the LORD, all his saints!
The LORD preserves the faithful,
but the proud he pays back in full.
24 Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the LORD.
