![]() The enemy has had the same tactic since the beginning found in Genesis 3 with Adam and Eve, who by the way lived in the perfect environment and yet they too were deceived. It is the tactic that he uses over and over again, time after time and I just wanted to share with you his process, to make you aware of the way he works. A step-by-step process that he uses to take you out! His number one goal is to take you out of a relationship with God! Be aware he doesn't play fair! The process he uses to Steal, Kill and destroy looks a little something like this... 1. He starts by causing doubt in our minds about God that brings worry and anxiety. 2. Then he brings circumstances that cause these doubts to grow, either through life happenings, sin, or offenses through the body of Christ (and many times through all three). These things that take place not only allow our doubts to grow, there are often offenses that take root in our hearts. When these offenses take root, our doubts, worry, and anxieties give birth to fear, resentment, and unforgiveness 3. Our enemy begins to chip away at our identity. He causes us to doubt everything about ourselves, so insecurity arises, and when unrecognized and unchecked, it becomes self-hate. 4. Our unforgiveness quickly turns to bitterness, anger towards others and God. 5. If these offenses are not dealt with, we eventually kick God out. We no longer believe in him nor want anything to do with Him. 6. As the bitterness and self-hate grow, we begin to die from the inside out. Sickness occurs in our natural bodies, depression increases, and the tormentor is unleashed against us in our minds 7. We no longer know who we are or what we want. Our past is skewed by our bitterness which causes us to live a life full of self-loathing and negativity. We question every decision we ever made and plan to make, so we begin to experiment in every area of darkness, which adds to the distance of God and the increase of the tormenting spirits in our minds 8. When we kick God out, He will not supersede our free will and force himself on us. Therefore, His grace, protection, and direction are all lifted. Although He will continue to love and try to woo you back. Our enemy is pleased because he knows you are in the palm of his devious hands - right where he always wanted you 9. You see, it is here that you now no longer love God, and when you no longer love God, you no longer love yourself. No matter how hard you try, you will not be able to love others. Because God is Love, when we kick Him out of our lives, we kick Love out. Before we know it, all of our relationships are toxic and crumbling around us, and we do not understand why! But there is hope. You do not have to stay here Here is the process back to a relationship with God! A. You can get the help that you need from a trusted believer. The process is simple. You must (1) Confess your sins; (2) Repent to God, and; (3) Seek His forgiveness for what you have done. Lastly, (4) Invite God to fill the gaps, fill every empty place in your life that He may heal you. B. You have to deal with the unforgiveness and offenses in your life. It is necessary to walk through the pain of what has been done against you. Find a friend or two who can help you walk through the past hurts and bring healing through Jesus there. C. Because of the enemy's work in your life, there may be many offenses that you will need to walk through. But to have the healing and wholeness you desire, it is important to process thoroughly. Surround yourself with those who can encourage and continue to help you walk through healing and restoration. Find the people who can cheer you on, help quiet, and direct you. Returning to Jesus is much quicker work than the slow fade that took us away from Him. Take note, salvation is a journey, and the prayer of repentance is the beginning of the journey, not the end. Maybe today you have realized that you are on step 1 to a slow fade away from God or maybe you are step 9, wherever you are I pray that you return. I pray that you begin to see the lies the enemy has been speaking to you, and recognize that he is the one that has been destroying you. God is good, and He loves you always no matter what. He loves you the same on your best day as He does on your worst day, unconditional and unmoving! Maybe today you are just unsure, pray ask God to reveal Himself to you, He will. If you have any questions or need prayer please feel free to reach out to me. Maybe you just need help in the process of returning, again inbox me.
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ANGELThere is a constant ebb and flow of seasons in my life: some easy, some not so easy. But with every season I am learning to focus in on Jesus, see His face and allow myself to be immersed in the process so that at the end of the day I look more like Him! Thanks for joining the journey!
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