It was very helpful for me to start my mornings that while I typed verses from Psalm 119, I listened to a sermon by Martin Loyd Jones. His volume 7 on the Armour of God (Ephesian 6:10-13) made me understand the power Satan has on this world and why we battle against evil daily. Spiritual warfare is not an imaginary matter, but of a very real one. If there is so much evildoers than there most be a God.
The last few days, because I’ve dived into listening sermon by MLJ, and watched contents that is related to the Bible on YouTube, and prayed aloud in the wood while walking Buddy (about 10 minutes), somehow, I’ve regained self-control of my body, mind, and soul. Praise the Lord!
Fasting on eggs every days was helpful in cutting out this insane out control binged on coffee intake, surgery goodies, and snacking high carbs food. This entire year, I was out of control with my eating habits. Self-discipline was in great need and only by the help of the Spirit and baby steps in prayer, that I was able to regain some ground in this crazy battle. “Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let not iniquity get dominion over me.” Psalm 119: 133
The Sin still lingers but mostly at night. If it comes during the day, I still say, “no”. Cast it out the temptation by asking Jesus for his help. What an exercise of willpower and grace God offers me if I obey and trust in Him with a whole heart. ” I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies.” Psalm 119: 146
So the good fight continues and I’m lifting up my head, encouraged and comforted by His promise that He will not abandon me, but has equipped me for the days ahead. Lord Jesus, save me for myself, that I may fight this evildoing by your mighty power, not mine. Help me to resist evil and not be discourage by my falls. Lift me up! See your servant is looking up to you for her life depends on your steadfast love and faithfulness. In Jesus’s name. Amen.
Let’s Go Fight with the Armour of God!
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