Is this thought a lie?

"You [God] will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3 NKJV

Yes, that is a lie. When one gets to "peace" or a comfortable place, that's when they become most vulnerable. They let their guard down which then invites the enemy to come in and deceive. This is what Jesus meant in Luke 11:24-26. This happens to me even. I will be in a bad place, God will deliver me, and then I stop focusing on God because I no longer need to and then, boom, I'm back in a bad place again. Keep your focus on God, keep your eyes on Him, ignore the stumbling blocks that the enemy places in your path. As long as you keep your eyes on God, you will never fall.

Blaise N said:

Hi guys,

I wanted to reach out to a group today for advice and in the class of following Jesus.

So many people know I’m recent months I’ve been helped tremendously by everyone’s support.But I recently came across idk if it’s a trial or attack.But it’s something that came up when I was in a peaceful moment.Basically it was this…

“Now that your at peace,you don’t need Jesus” and “Do you really want to follow Jesus?”
Now that I look at those I see them as potential lies from Satan.But I feel like whenever I’m at peace I’m pushing God away,I don’t want to feel like I don’t need him,I always need him,but then again I was worried that I’m simply following God for his help and salvation.Can anyone offer some advice as to wether this is a spiritual attack?

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Welcome to CF! Our supplications are well recieved by our loving God. Maybe consider thanking Him while you are at peace.
Blessings.

Blaise N said:

Hi guys,

I wanted to reach out to a group today for advice and in the class of following Jesus.

So many people know I’m recent months I’ve been helped tremendously by everyone’s support.But I recently came across idk if it’s a trial or attack.But it’s something that came up when I was in a peaceful moment.Basically it was this…

“Now that your at peace,you don’t need Jesus” and “Do you really want to follow Jesus?”
Now that I look at those I see them as potential lies from Satan.But I feel like whenever I’m at peace I’m pushing God away,I don’t want to feel like I don’t need him,I always need him,but then again I was worried that I’m simply following God for his help and salvation.Can anyone offer some advice as to wether this is a spiritual attack?

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There is nothing wrong with wanting to follow God for his salvation, and even assistance.

John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Any guilt you are experiencing on this issue is certainly an attack by Satan.

Just keep consistently praying, and seeking God.

FutureAndAHope said:

There is nothing wrong with wanting to follow God for his salvation, and even assistance.

John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Any guilt you are experiencing on this issue is certainly an attack by Satan.

Just keep consistently praying, and seeking God.

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Talk to God about it. You can well believe he'd love to hear from you.

Sabertooth said:

"You [God] will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3 NKJV

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Memorize that verse. Here is a sung version.

Like to use John 10:10 to determine-

Jesus said - "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:

I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."

Blaise N said:

Can anyone offer some advice as to wether this is a spiritual attack?

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Whether it's a spiritual attack or the flesh speaking, you must know it's surely a lie.

Scripture warns us about this. Then when we are at peace and He has blessed us and we have all we need, then we are at risk of forgetting Him or assuming our peace is because of ourselves. It's a very dangerous mindset to be in.

But as you know it's a lie, whether spiritual attack or of the flesh, either ignore the thoughts or correct them intentionally and those thoughts will eventually leave you.

Remember the times when you haven't been at peace and praise Him in thanksgiving that you are now at a time of peace. Then, when those peaceful times pass (as they inevitably will in this life), you will have a good relationship with Him and the trying times will be easier for you.

Peace

Know Jesus, know peace.
No Jesus, no peace.

Blaise N said:

Hi guys,

I wanted to reach out to a group today for advice and in the class of following Jesus.

So many people know I’m recent months I’ve been helped tremendously by everyone’s support.But I recently came across idk if it’s a trial or attack.But it’s something that came up when I was in a peaceful moment.Basically it was this…

“Now that your at peace,you don’t need Jesus” and “Do you really want to follow Jesus?”
Now that I look at those I see them as potential lies from Satan.But I feel like whenever I’m at peace I’m pushing God away,I don’t want to feel like I don’t need him,I always need him,but then again I was worried that I’m simply following God for his help and salvation.Can anyone offer some advice as to wether this is a spiritual attack?

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Follow Jesus out of your love for him and for no other reasons. We don't follow Jesus to "get something" .... we follow Him because we love Him and He Helps us through the Holy Spirit to overcome sin.

One can become "comfortable" (by way deception) in their sin ... that is indeed a lie from satan.

"You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman. "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."

"You don't need Jesus" - deception

Keep walking with Jesus ;o)

Blaise N said:

Can I also follow him because he is my only hope and the only one who can help me?

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I'd say that's a very good reason.

Blaise N said:

Hi guys,

I wanted to reach out to a group today for advice and in the class of following Jesus.

So many people know I’m recent months I’ve been helped tremendously by everyone’s support.But I recently came across idk if it’s a trial or attack.But it’s something that came up when I was in a peaceful moment.Basically it was this…

“Now that your at peace,you don’t need Jesus” and “Do you really want to follow Jesus?”
Now that I look at those I see them as potential lies from Satan.But I feel like whenever I’m at peace I’m pushing God away,I don’t want to feel like I don’t need him,I always need him,but then again I was worried that I’m simply following God for his help and salvation.Can anyone offer some advice as to wether this is a spiritual attack?

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Sounds like the flesh trying to control Godly stimuli. It's up to you how to respond to it.

Blaise N said:

Can I also follow him because he is my only hope and the only one who can help me?

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He is indeed the only one who can help you ... and He will teach you to walk in His ways ... and His ways teach us about Love.

Blaise N said:

Hi guys,

I wanted to reach out to a group today for advice and in the class of following Jesus.

So many people know I’m recent months I’ve been helped tremendously by everyone’s support.But I recently came across idk if it’s a trial or attack.But it’s something that came up when I was in a peaceful moment.Basically it was this…

“Now that your at peace,you don’t need Jesus” and “Do you really want to follow Jesus?”
Now that I look at those I see them as potential lies from Satan.But I feel like whenever I’m at peace I’m pushing God away,I don’t want to feel like I don’t need him,I always need him,but then again I was worried that I’m simply following God for his help and salvation.Can anyone offer some advice as to wether this is a spiritual attack?

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You can't fight yourself by yourself, making yourself better for God. That's not what God has said is the way to walk with Him. Wrestling with odd, evil thoughts or feelings, struggling against wicked desires, straining to reform yourself is the method of Self, of the "Old Man," not of the Holy Spirit. Your "job" as a Christian is to do one basic thing: submit. When the sort of peculiar thought you've described enters your mind, submit yourself to God's will and way. Let the Holy Spirit transform your thinking, shaping it according to what He wants, and dissolving these peculiar thoughts, and feelings, and urges. God changes you; you don't change yourself for Him.

Those Stinking Flies.

What Am I Supposed to Do?

Blaise N said:

Can I also follow him because he is my only hope and the only one who can help me?

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thats an excellent reason to do so! its why I do it

i used to do it because i was scared of hell

aiki said:

You can't fight yourself by yourself, making yourself better for God. That's not what God has said is the way to walk with Him. Wrestling with odd, evil thoughts or feelings, struggling against wicked desires, straining to reform yourself is the method of Self, of the "Old Man," not of the Holy Spirit. Your "job" as a Christian is to do one basic thing: submit. When the sort of peculiar thought you've described enters your mind, submit yourself to God's will and way. Let the Holy Spirit transform your thinking, shaping it according to what He wants, and dissolving these peculiar thoughts, and feelings, and urges. God changes you; you don't change yourself for Him.

Those Stinking Flies.

What Am I Supposed to Do?

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this!!!

100% truth here!