Walking with Christ means truly knowing who He is, Amen. Without that knowledge, we fall into deep despair—because life happens and troubles come our way, whether we choose them or not. They appear before us in our daily lives because we live in a fallen world, Amen. To think life will always be peaches and cream is unrealistic.

But one thing I know is this: as children of God, we must be warriors for Christ, Amen. We cannot let life defeat us. We cannot believe the enemy’s lies (John 8:44)—he never stops his accusations and deceits against God’s children. Perhaps he knows his days are numbered, Amen, and that he is a fallen foe. He cannot take away our salvation—it is sealed and delivered—but that’s not his goal. His goal is to defeat our minds and shape our responses. He wants us sad, depressed, believing his lies, rather than trusting what Jesus—our Father—says about us, His children, Amen.

We must have faith and believe in our Lord, Amen. We cannot dwell on the past or on past mistakes. Have you noticed that’s exactly what he does? He makes us relive every hurt, every failure, and then we dwell in that place—feeling sorry for ourselves, or we become spiritually attacked from all sides, day after day, Amen. We become discouraged, distracted, and sometimes we sit in sackcloth and ashes. That’s fine for a moment, but we mustn’t stay there, Amen.

Through brokenness, I believe we draw closer to our Father. In the midst of adversity, remember—God is able to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. He is God, Amen. Before Him, there is none like Him. He is Creator, Amen. He is love, joy, peace—the Great Physician. He is healer, deliverer, freedom. He is “a very present help in times of trouble,” Amen.

So never believe God is against you—He is not, not ever (Romans 8:31). He is always working everything for our good (Romans 8:28). He says, “For I know the plans I have for you…” building you up with hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11), Amen. And “No weapon formed against you shall prosper”, and “every tongue that rises against you in judgment You shall condemn” (Isaiah 54:17).

Know who you are, and whom you serve—you serve the King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16). He is with us and in us—always. He says we will do even greater works, Amen. So let us focus on who God is and remember that our God is ABLE. He can do anything, anywhere, anytime that He chooses—for He is Lord. Hallelujah!”

“For it is in His name, Jesus’ name, that I do ask and pray..Amen and Amen..Be blessed today my dear sweet friends and remember wherever you go and whatever you do, Be a light for our Father, Much love to you all, Mandi ❤️