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OUR REFUGE

January 4, 2018 · 4 Comments

Happy New Year friends. I pray that you have started it off right by seeking the Lord’s direction above all. There is no greater fulfillment than to stay humbly obedient.

I usually celebrate New Year’s eve feeling excited, this year I did not. Last year, was one of my most emotionally difficult. From our country and the division, the fires in my home state of California and other national disasters, to my own personal season.

Most recently, I have been feeling hugely attacked by the enemy, mainly using my landlord, in attempting to cause me discouragement. I gave my 30 day notice and am in the midst of packing now.

Believe truth

You see, if the enemy can get you to give up then he’s won. He knows His time is running out, so he’s pulling out the usual tactics. We must be quick to recognize His attempts and reject any thought that does not align with Gods truth.

When the devil lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” – John 8:44

We are not alone or forgotten. We are not unworthy or powerless. If we can believe God’s truth then we are free.

We must not give up. We must not be weary. For our Lord is our refuge and he is doing a new thing. Lately, as I read His word he has been showing me over and over that he protects the righteous, he favors the obedient and he strengthens the weak.

Our RefugeLet us begin this new year with a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of hope. Captivate your thoughts, press in, and watch our greatest ally defend us.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it! I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” – Isaiah 43:19

Just a few days ago I watched Him move in my situation and turn things around and he will do it for you. Be encouraged my friend, it all works out for those that trust Him.

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  1. Linda says

    January 8, 2018 at 9:29 am

    This is so true! I feel like I?m in constant battle with the enemy but with God on my side all things are possible. I just need to trust Him more. Thank you for the encouragement! Thank you!

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  2. Christopher says

    January 5, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    Amen Leah and what Sharon posted. I song of worship and proclamation that is in my thoughts that I love……the steadfast love of the Lord NEVER ceases. Psalms 31:7, 8 Galatians 6:9

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  3. Sharon says

    January 5, 2018 at 7:51 am

    Yes! Rejoicing in your new positioning!

    This praise declaration is recorded repeatedly in Psalms: Give thanks to the Lord for HE is good and mercy endures forever.

    Our friend, Robert, translates it like this: Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His Covenant Love and Faithfulness endures forever!

    Happy New Year in His Covenant Love and Faithfulness!

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  4. Melissa says

    January 4, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    Good word!

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If the devil can’t get rid of you in your mother If the devil can’t get rid of you in your mother’s womb then he will attack your mind, your life to try and defeat you. ⚠️
You must be on guard, know his tactics and defeat him with the authority God has given you as a believer. Believe truth over lies friends.
God doesn’t make mistakes.
You are chosen.
Your life has great purpose.
You are loved.
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“The devil was a murderer from the beginning, and does not uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him.

Whenever he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies.” 
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When the devil tries to attack us with doubt & dis When the devil tries to attack us with doubt & discouragement, we must use our God given authority to silence the father of lies.
SPEAK BACK. 🗣 
His #1 goal is to get you to give up on your purpose, your promises, your dreams, your relationships and ultimately your life.
He’ll make you think you have mental illness, anxiety, depression & confusion. He’ll even have you blame others but in reality he is the peace robber. He is the root cause of the attacks on your mind.
He knows that if he can control your thoughts, then he can control your life.
He’s never original. All he can do is counterfeit. He’s been up to his same ol’ tricks since day one in the garden. 🐍
But there’s hope, friends. The more you captivate your thoughts, stop entertaining yourself with the things of this world, saturate yourself in God’s word, allow him access to your heart, let him heal you of your past and believe the truth of who he says you are, the more you’ll live FREE.
The enemy will constantly try to sneak in and lie when he knows we’re vulnerable. But when he realizes that we cannot be moved, then he loses his power over us and backs off. 🔥 Remember, you are not defeated. You are more than a conqueror in Christ. 💙
“I have given you the authority to resist the devil and he will flee from you. Do not fear. Be strong & Courageous.” -James 4:7, Joshua 1:9
Side note: not everything is the devils fault. But if you are living surrendered to God then attacks on your mind to try and cancel your purpose, need to be silenced.
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Jesus is the best example of this. He proved his true love for us when he sacrificed on the cross and he did it willingly.
Be a person who sacrifices for others. Live selfless in a selfish world. Be there when it counts by acting like Jesus.💙
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concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.
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