Defeating the enemy!

The devil will try to destroy the healing process with his lies. Remember, the devil is the father of all lies and the truth is not in him. He has no good intentions for your life, and he desperately wants to prevent you from reclaiming your joy and peace. The Word tells us that satan comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. The Word of God also tells us that satan roams the earth to and fro, seeking whom he may devour. No one is exempt from his fiery darts of deception; satan will try to devour you through various oppositions. The enemy uses anyone he can to further his wickedness. The enemy is relentless and will come at you until he finds no cracks left in your armor to seep through. The devil is your only adversary; that is why you must learn his ways. God's Holy Word describes satan and his tactics so we may recognize them and thwart or deflect his wicked darts. We must prepare ourselves for battle daily by putting on the full armor of God, give Him control of our thoughts, and hide the Scriptures in our hearts that we might not sin against Him. And, satan must flee at the name of Jesus and retreat when the Holy Word of God scalds him. The light of Christ illuminates the dark recesses of the wicked one's cellar and withers the roots of deception. With satan, no one and nothing is sacred. We all are his targets and have been since his fall from heaven and God's glorious grace. We will remain as such until the Lord comes to call His children home, binds Satan, and casts him into the pit of hell for all eternity. Only then will we be completely free of satan and his treacherous ways. Until then, keep walking in the ways of the Lord, rebuking the enemy of his wicked ways, and pleading the blood of Jesus over your life everyday because satan can't cross the bloodline.