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Just yesterday, after a spiritual battle, I felt a tad weary. I got a moment at work to sit down and I said out loud, "I feel like... not talking to people for a bit." It wasn't that anyone had done anything wrong. But I kind of wondered- "why? Now why would I feel this way?" I read about this lady who talked about say, giving the silent treatment to her husband when she was mad at him. But what would that turn into over time- resentment? The long run. So these Bible verses came to mind- about not forsaking the gathering of the brethren and also to be a witness to people. How could I be a witness if I wasn't interacting with anyone? Sure, I can, but it kind of makes it harder, doesn't it. I was going to message people to let them I wasn't mad- just that I didn't feel like talking, cancel Knit Wits (a crochet/knitting/loom group I started tehehe!) for a bit, not go to church-- just hardly speak and hardly go out. The thought even crossed my mind to not care about fitness anymore-- that's serious for me, man. But after those Bible verses came to mind, I felt like-- even if it was just for a time, taking those actions would kind of run contrary to God's Word. I felt like it was probably of Satan. And I was like, "nope!! I'm keeping on FB, keeping up with Knit Wits, texting, going to church!" I don't regret my choice, I'm thankful for those Bible verses. My point is- maybe you're being spiritually attacked. God is faithful- and I'm happy to remind you that you have spiritual armor. I have a study Bible that explains Ephesians 6:10-18
- I encourage you to read about the armor, not just read the Bible verses. Because commentaries often point out really cool stuff. I think I'll post about it on here, actually.
Resist Satan and he will flee, that's God's promise to us all, and it works!!! I've experienced it for myself. Just try to think of what could happen down the road with the choices you want to make, and what could Satan's agenda be? But you don't have to focus too excessively on that either- pray and read God's Word! God will raise you up!! I care about you. For real. God will raise you up. <3
- I encourage you to read about the armor, not just read the Bible verses. Because commentaries often point out really cool stuff. I think I'll post about it on here, actually.
Resist Satan and he will flee, that's God's promise to us all, and it works!!! I've experienced it for myself. Just try to think of what could happen down the road with the choices you want to make, and what could Satan's agenda be? But you don't have to focus too excessively on that either- pray and read God's Word! God will raise you up!! I care about you. For real. God will raise you up. <3