Day 14: Stand Fast!

 

Day 14: Stand Fast!

Read and Meditate on:  Psalm 91: 1 - 16

                                          I Corinthians 16: 13

      You’re almost halfway through your journey, and if you haven’t felt Satan’s attacks by now, be on guard!  You will!  Satan will tempt you many times during these thirty days.  Don’t give in!  Stand fast!  I’ve been tempted many times, and sadly I have given in to that temptation.  Sometimes it was wallowing in self-pity that prevented me from being the person that God called me to be.  Other times, my temper was out of control, and that’s the short list.  During those times, all I could do was confess my sin, repent, and ask forgiveness. Thankfully, that is enough.

      On one occasion, I didn’t give in.  I was faced with a question of honesty and integrity, a choice that would either violate my core beliefs or potentially cause me to be professionally humiliated and possibly financially ruined.   For a moment I waivered, but then God intervened.  He answered my prayers.  The Holy Spirit gave me the strength to stand fast! 

Be strong and courageous!  Your Father watches over you too.  He is your refuge and strength, and while He will not spare you from all pain and misery. He is with you in every storm.  Allow His presence to give you the strength to stand fast in the face of Satan’s attacks.  Don’t let Satan win!

Adoration:

Confession:

Thanksgiving:

Supplication:

Father, I long to be the righteous and holy person that You have called me to be, but I can’t do it without Your help.  Help me to stand fast in the face of Satan’s temptations, and when I do sin, help me to repent, confess and get back on Your path for my life.  Thank You for always being there when I call.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“There’s only one way of victory over the bitterness and rage that comes naturally to us – to will what God wills brings peace.” Amy Carmichael

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