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A couple I was working with recently went out for a walk on a nature trail in our area. After concluding their walk they realized there were a number of ticks crawling on them. They worked to rid themselves of the nasty creatures that sought to attach to them and begin sucking the blood and life out of them. The next day in a time of prayer the Lord prompted the wife with the thought that those ticks are like demons that had been oppressing her and her husband and it was time to let the Lord remove the footholds that had given the enemy room to work.
The devil and his demons are like ticks. In Eph. 4:27 we read, "Do not give the devil a foothold". In this passage Paul mentions a number of ways believers can give the enemy footholds in their lives. (Dishonesty, unresolved anger, stealing, unwholesome talk that does not edify, bitterness, brawling (unresolved conflicts that escalate), malice, sexual immorality, etc. Are you giving the devil or a demon a foothold in your life today that is allowing you to be oppressed and to have your life blood sucked out of you? If so it's time to surrender the foothold to the Lord and renounce the lies of the enemy associated with that stronghold. The Lord will help you get rid of the ticks as you yield to Him.
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James 1:17a - "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights"
When Brenda and I were married 38 years ago today my Heavenly Father gave me a precious gift. That gift is my wife. Today a friend of our family buried her 43 year old husband after 15 years of marriage. Our hearts go out to her and her family. It's was a reminder to both of us that life is fragile and brief. It also reminded me that regardless of how many years God blesses a married couple with, it is so important to view our spouse as God's gift to us and to treat them accordingly. We want to encourage you to treasure your spouse and treasure each day God gives you together on earth to love and serve Him through your marriage. |
AuthorRoger and Brenda Daum have been involved in encouraging God's people to grow in Him and with each other since God brought them together. They celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary June 1st. Archives
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