[Faith-talk] FW: [reachingouttoothersgroup] GDW 5-30-11 [Stand Our Ground]

[Eric Calhoun]

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From: "Mary Ann" <SongsofJoy at shaw.ca>
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Subject: [reachingouttoothersgroup] GDW 5-30-11  [Stand Our Ground]
Date: 
Mon, 30 May 2011 08:17:21 -0600





                 
           


                          Stand Our Ground 
                 
           
           



                  Our Christian walk of growing closer to God and
becoming more like His Son involves a process of "renewing our mind"
(Romans 12:2). Our mind is renewed as we begin to consider things of
eternal value rather than the fading things of the world. But no matter how
far we mature in our walk, distractions attempt to consume our thoughts and
distance us from God. 

                  Distractions always come in some form of temptation.
There is a wide range of self indulging, flesh-filled desires and power
hungry ambitions which tempt us at every turn; but there are also the more
deceptive temptations like laziness, worry, pride, and overfilled schedules
(and don't even get me started about my selfishness!). Each of these are
common tools of the enemy used to separate us from an intimate relationship
with God. But God is not surprised by temptation. He understands and has
provided a way out. 

                  1 Corinthians 10:13
                  "No temptation has seized you except what is common to
man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you
can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that
you can stand up under it." 

                  In our fight against temptation, we must first
understand that being tempted does not mean we have been singled out.
Temptations are not an issue of Salvation, and they do not diminish God's
love - our temptations are "common to man." Though we don't seem very good
at talking about our struggles, we ALL face forms of temptation. We are a
Family and have much more in common than we realize. 

                  Since we know we will face temptation as part of our
daily battle, let's start our day by getting prepared. No soldier enters
war without the proper equipment. Neither should we enter a clearly hostile
environment without making sure to get properly dressed; "Therefore put on
the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able
to stand your ground" (Ephesians 6:13). 

                  The middle of a tempting situation is not the time to
make decisions on how to react. Temptation decisions must be solidified in
our heart long before the enemy attempts to pull us off God's path.
Conquering temptation is only possible by growing deep roots of commitment
and Godly character through daily studying His Word, praying for strength,
and trusting in the Holy Spirit to guide our steps - by putting on the
"FULL armor of God." I must start today asking God for the patience and
strength to give myself away. 

                  Our Heavenly Father has given us the tools, and He
desires for us to live a victorious life. The attacks are going to come
(and they will keep coming!) but our way out is to be prepared. If we will
begin each day by getting fully dressed for battle, we WILL bear the
temptation - we WILL stand our ground.

                  Have a Christ Centered Day!

                  Steve Troxel
                  God's Daily Word Ministries 
           

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