The best defense is a good offense, and how we have a good offense is to be prepared and well-trained.
Nothing we do in life comes to us automatically. We have to actively seek skills to achieve
the goals we have, then find a way to obtain and master those skills.
This is not a new idea, but many people seem to think that
their prayer life and spiritual life will come easily and automatically. Sitting down and closing your eyes and
waiting for the magic touch of God is not how we obtain the skills necessary
for our spiritual defense.
Spiritual defenses take time to build and a willingness to
work every day on our armor. Read the
bible every day. Meditate on the passage
you just read. How is God speaking to
you through it? Take time to prayer for
your family, friends, the world and include your failures and how you would
like to improve. Ask for God’s help in
these areas. Every day. We sin every day and need to acknowledge
those sins so we can ask for help to become the people God knows we are. Perfect Sons and Daughters of God.
This daily spiritual food is just the beginning. This nutrition is necessary to build our
strength to fight the spiritual battles we will encounter. The enemy is sneaky, a liar, will seek to
deceive you and will hit you with everything he has. Every day we go into the world and engage in
battle. It’s a battle for your soul,
your everlasting life. Be ready. Seek the Lord and keep his name ever on your
lips. To do anything less is to give
your life over to the enemy.
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