Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 27, 2025

Prove Yourself

“Do all things without complaining or arguments; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world.”  Philippians 2:14-15

My husband and I are huge fans of the “Great British Baking Show”—we’ve watched every season (and some more than once). We love the premise and the competition…and, of course, the end-product baked goods. The only problem with our bingeing this particular show is that it leads to another sort of bingeing in that we tend to start baking delicious treats. One of our favorite weeks of the show is “Bread Week,” when the participants craft mouth-watering bread creations. Since Paul Hollywood is the master of all-things-bread, it’s a tough week for the competitors. The surface crust must be just-so, and the inside the perfect aerated texture. With each fail, it’s usually the result of not being “proved” enough—or, in other words, the dough needed to grow more.

In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul uses this concept of “proving”—the process of growth—to make a point to the believers in Philippi (and to us) that our salvation is also a process. We’re to “work it out with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12). Now, please note that we are saved into new life the moment we surrender to Jesus as our Lord and Savior by grace through faith. That said, the rest of our life until we are in glory with the Lord is a process of becoming more and more like Christ (also called “sanctification”). And we are only able to do this through the power of the Holy Spirit living in us.

Paul exhorts us in all his epistles as to the “how’s” of sanctification, and it’s true within Philippians as well. In chapter 1, Paul reminds us that God, who began a good work in us through salvation will complete it (1:6). He then goes on to encourage us to love others more and more through continuing to know the Word and seek discernment, which will help us live fruity lives (1:9-11). We’re reminded to be bold for the gospel and stand firm against false teachers and persecutors, even unto death (1:16-30). Then, Paul goes on to urge us to maintain unity in the church body, humbling ourselves to put others first as Christ did for us (2:1-11). What’s more (and what’s super-difficult), we’re to “do all things without complaining or arguing” (2:14). We don’t live this way to earn anything! We live this way in response to our salvation and to continually grow in our faith.

As Paul says in verse 15 of chapter 2, this is how the “proving”—or growth—happens. Not only are we becoming more and more like Jesus as we walk out our lives as children of God, but we become beacons of light in this dark world. We’re not needing to “prove ourselves blameless and pure”—we’re clearly not in this life! We live in a fallen body in a fallen world operated by our enemy. This “proving” is simply continuing the process God started in us to become more and more blameless and pure, standing out from the perverse culture around us. We’re to be a beacon of light drawing others into its warmth, security, and hope.

So, friend, let’s prove ourselves. Not in the way our world uses this phrase—we don’t have to prove anything because we didn’t earn our salvation—it was a gift. Like that “scrummy” loaf of delectable bread, we must allow for the process of growth, rising up toward our ultimate glory when we’re Home with the Lord.

“Father God, thank You for the gift of salvation! Through the power of the Holy Spirit living in me, help me grow to be more and more like Jesus, and shine like a light in darkness around me.”

For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 26, 2025

When God Answers The Unspoken

“Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!”  Psalm 66:20 (ESV)

Rain, rain and drenching rain characterized our weather over the last few weeks. During one of those pour down weeks, I had to make an unexpected trip to Duke with my brother due to a serious eye condition. His appointment was at 8:15 in the morning – and yes, that was really early. So Monday night, I was hustling to get things done and around 8:30 pm opened my front door to see what the temp was outside. When I glanced down at the black mulch in my flower beds, I saw my car key.  It must have fallen out of my purse when I came into the house from work.

Earlier that night, I had been praying for our trip to Duke. The forecast was for fog and heavy rain. And I failed to mention, I had two slick tires on the front of my car. I didn’t realize they were so bad until Monday, but the tire repair store couldn’t get my new tires until Friday. So, my focus was zeroed in on safety as we traveled because we would be leaving at 4:30 in the morning.

I say all of that because at 4:30 in the morning, I would have realized my key was missing – I was already on a tight time frame. With the dark early morning and rain pouring down, I don’t know if I would have seen my black key in that bed of mulch….but God knew. He provided for something I didn’t even ask for,,,,because He knew what I needed.

Sometimes, we ask God for one thing and we zero in on that one thing, yet He knows all the things we need especially those things we are totally unaware of. My heart was immediately filled with gratitude when I realized God had me open that door so I would see my key and our trip wouldn’t be delayed. Also, He got us there safely and on time despite the treacherous weather and bad tires. With all the recent car accidents in our family – we are forever grateful for His loving protection.

We all have lots of things we’re praying for – urgent needs we are bringing before our God. Most days, I’m constantly breathing out prayers just to survive, yet I know my God is going before me, beside me and behind me covering me every step of the way. Out of His lavish love for me, I can rest in His sovereignty confidently aware that my prayers are reaching His ears. He welcomes each word breathed out, and the best part is the Holy Spirit intercedes on my behalf when my voice is silent.

Sweet friends, the enemy wants us to believe our prayers fall on deaf ears. Yet, we can rest assured our God never rejects our prayers. He eagerly longs to hear our voice and sees beyond what we perceive we need in the moment. God’s  loving kindness and divine wisdom will move into action on behalf of His daughters to accomplish His purposes. We simply need to persist in coming to His throne and trust Him to do exceedingly, abundantly more than we dare ask.

“Father, thank You for hearing my prayers and revealing to me exactly what I needed and didn’t even ask for. Your love surpasses all of my expectations and reminds me that You are actively working to provide what I need.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 23, 2025

When Forgetting Takes Root

“After them another generation rose up who did not know the Lord or the works He had done for Israel.” Judges 2:10b (HCSB)

How could something so right go so wrong? Isn’t that what we always wonder? Don’t know about you but I thought the Children Of Israel had finally gotten it right. Into their Promised Land they arrived. Totally free, unencumbered – nothing holding them back. Joshua’s generation faithfully worshipped the Lord during his lifetime and even during the life of the elders who came after him. Sounds like the perfect ending to a long awaited journey.

But then a new generation arrived on the scene and these people didn’t know the Lord. They didn’t endure the injustice and slavery of Egypt. They didn’t witness the Red Sea parting. They didn’t know the wonder of watching miracle after miracle happen. They didn’t step foot into the Promised Land and realize their shoes and clothes had not worn out after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. They didn’t witness the walls of Jericho crumbling down. They didn’t fight off the enemies and claim their inheritance. But their parents, grandparents – the generation before them did.

So what went wrong……..somewhere down the generational line a forgetting took root. A failure to remember God’s goodness in a land of desperation. A slipping away from re-telling the amazing departure from slavery and the God who stayed before them and behind them all the way. Somewhere down that line an incredible heritage rich in God’s mercies didn’t fall on their ears.

This promising generation – the one who came after reaping the bounty and reward of those who went before them. Blessed beyond all measure yet found themselves wandering not in a desert but abandoning the one true God.

Let’s not repeat this same mistake. Tell them, sweet friend tell them the old, old story of Jesus and His love. Don’t let our faith end with us. Invest, teach, share, repeat, disciple and then keep walking forward. Ensure they know about our God so that when the enemy raises his head, they won’t mistake him for the truth. Instill deep faith by living our faith out loud. Invite conversations where God is lifted up and worship flows. Make sure those who come behind us have no excuse to not fall absolutely in love with our Jesus.

“Father, we know You and we want to tell our world all about You. Remove forgetting – don’t let it take root – help to never lose sight of how glorious You are.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 22, 2025

A Puff Of Dust

“He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.”   Revelation 3:5  (NKJV)

When my husband and I moved from Florida to Virginia, we bought a little retirement home on ten acres on the slope of a hill. It’s so unlike our sunbaked house in the Sunshine State. Our land sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and has hundreds of trees on it. We’re at an elevation that seems like a lofty mountaintop to a long-time Florida flatlander. We often sit outside and listen to the birds chirping and the wind whispering through the tops of the trees. We love living here.

The only disadvantage that came with this little spot of heaven is the dusty unpaved road. From the road, the driveway slopes downhill to the house. With every passing vehicle, clouds of dust whoosh up, filling the air, then filter down toward us. We can sit in our deck chairs and watch the gray-brown cloud slowly float down and dissipate, eventually coating our cars and outdoor furniture. Thank God for water hoses.

Look at what the prophet had to say about dust. Jeremiah 17:13 says, “…Those who turn away from you will be written in the dust because they have forsaken the Lord…”

Imagine taking a stick and writing someone’s name on our road. The first puff of wind would blow that name away, to be seen no more. If there were no wind, the first car that came along would obliterate the name. And if there were no cars, the first passing dog would leave tracks, making the name impossible to read. That’s a pretty good illustration of having your name written in the dust. That name wouldn’t stand a chance.

Don’t we want to be among the overcomers whose names are in the Book of Life, not in the dust? I want to wear those white garments we’re promised in Revelation and not be concerned with a gust of wind that would take away my name. Thank God for the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, giving us that assurance that, as overcomers, our names are safely inscribed in the Book of Life.

“Heavenly Father, we thank you that your love and protection are everlasting for those of us who have turned to you as our Savior and Lord. We thank you that we can know our names are in the Book of Life not to be erased, and that we belong to You.”

 

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Cherie Harbridge Williams
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 21, 2025

Our Absolute Need For Jesus

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” Matthew 5:3 (NLT)

Introduction to motherhood can be a hard pill to swallow. Who knew a tiny baby could produce so much waste … and spread that waste in unexpected places? Babies can survive on short naps for what seems like forever, a full night’s sleep taunting moms like an illusion. “Sleeping like a baby” should never mean that a person is sleeping soundly. Babies have no clue what time of day it is. Even a knowledgeable, well-prepared Mom can struggle to train a baby to sleep when the sun goes down instead of whenever the baby feels like it.

When a baby is hungry, he cries. When his diaper is wet or dirty, he cries. When a baby is out of sorts for any reason, or just wants to be held, he cries. Babies cannot feed, change, or take care of themselves … they are helpless.

In our key verse, the word “poor” (or “poor in spirit” in other translations) means a person who realizes they are spiritually helpless. Helplessness is not an attractive quality in our society. We present ourselves to others as strong, in control, happy, and maybe even perfect. As parents, we take care of our helpless newborns, fully expecting our babies to grow into fully functioning adults during the next 18 years.

Jesus, on the other hand, is laying out a new goal to strive toward as he teaches his disciples and the crowd gathered on the mountainside. Rather than being strong, we will be blessed if we realize our complete weakness without God. We will be blessed when we acknowledge His sovereignty and utter control over our lives. We will never find true happiness until we recognize our complete dependence on God. We have no hope of perfection without putting on His perfection through the sacrifice of Jesus.

“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.’” Matthew 19:14 (NLT)

Three Gospel accounts record Jesus calling the children to Himself (Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14, and Luke 18:16). The lesson in all of these verses cannot be overlooked. We cannot spiritually feed, change, or take care of ourselves. We are helpless. Jesus calls us to Him as children, recognizing our absolute need for Him. Will you come to Him?

“We recognize our absolute helplessness, Lord, and come to You as children, asking You to feed us with Your Word, change us to be more like You, and take care of us. Thank You for Your unconditional love.”

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Tammy Randlett(http://staletoast.com)
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 20, 2025

Bandwagon Gospel

“Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from goodwill; the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking that they are causing me distress in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice.” Philippians 1:15-18

If you’re a hardcore sports fan (of any sport), you likely have a team or teams that you support through thick and thin—the winning seasons and the losing ones. In fact, one of your biggest pet peeves are people in your town who are fair-weathered fans. When times are good, these bandwagon devotees are all onboard, sporting team colors and bragging about “their” favorite players.

Not sure if you’ve noticed recently, but there seems to be lot of cultural icons today (musicians, actors, influencers) who are “speaking” Christianese and claiming to be Christ-followers. For example, I think about Easter Sunday’s “Night of Praise” special per American Idol. A little over half of the performances touted Christian praise songs…and although I only watched a few of the performances via YouTube, it was enough for me to see some cultural headliners (and much of the audience) raising their hands in worship. I also think of the rapper Eminem and his newest album lifting up the name of Jesus (after lifting up the darkness for so long). Of course we can’t ignore Russell Brand, who can’t go too long talking about any subject (no matter which podcast he’s a guest on) without speaking of the transformative power of the Lord in his life—and on anyone who’d accept Jesus.

Friend, we could have long discussions about the “validity” of what’s happening in the culture—is it revival? Or is it a marketing ploy because there is money to be made? Are those raised hands a joyful surrender to the Lord or a powerful pose for the camera? Although I can be quite skeptical, I cannot judge the heart, mind, and soul of anyone else (or can you)—that’s God’s job (Isaiah 33:22; Psalm 50:6; John 5:22-23; Romans 2:1-16).

But I’ll tell you what I will do: Rejoice! You may be thinking, “Say what?” Well, I’m simply responding in alignment with the Apostle Paul, as he wrote to the church in Philippi. See, there was some heated talk around the local church about some people preaching Christ with nefarious motives. They were promoting the gospel out of “envy and strife” (Philippians 1:17), be it for money, fame, ambition—possibly even to emotionally/psychologically kick Paul while he was down and in prison. But his perspective was, “Bring it on!” “In every way,” Paul says, “whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice” (1:18).

So as this or that famous (or slightly famous or used-to-be famous) person “comes out” as a Christian, performing in a seemingly Christian film or dropping a “God” song, I’ll try not to roll my eyes or shake my head.* Nope, I’ll follow Paul’s lead…and simply rejoice.

“Jesus, You are Lord and Savior! In Your Sovereignty, may the truth of the Good News be heard, received, and transformational. However, You see fit to do so.”

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Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

 

*It must be noted that these proclamations in song, script, or interview must be vetted for Gospel truth and not heretical twists (2 Peter 2:1; Acts 17:11).

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 19, 2025

More Like Him & Less Like Me

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience, bearing with one another and , if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive,  and above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”  Colossians 3:12-14 (ESV)

Before I lay my head on the softest pillow ever and drift off to sleep, I’m staring at my clothes hanging on the rack trying to decide what to wear.  You see if I don’t make this decision at night it will take me forever to decide in the morning.  Why?  I’m not really sure… but I could stand and stare at those clothes, touch and feel them and then hang them right back up. And that sweet friends is why I make the choice before the rush of early dawn.

While there are a lot of optional clothing choices to make every day, the most important spiritual choice we face is to live as God’s chosen, holy and beloved children.  Yes, it’s a choice we make from the moment we open our eyes until we lay our head to rest.  It’s an intentional, deliberate decision to “put” on His character.  That’s right sweet friends it requires action on our part to  showcase His love to our world versus zero in on self. So much easier to allow “me” to rule over my actions, reactions, words, thoughts and feelings.  It’s our natural default, and we don’t even have to think too hard about it.

Choosing to reflect God to our world is the most beautiful way to clothe  ourselves. Filled with deep compassion for those who are suffering births hope and encouragement.  Gentle words rather than loud, harsh rebukes draws others in rather than pushing them away. Removing the blinders and seeing ourselves in light of our sinfulness release us from pride and arrogance.  Purposefully choosing to be level headed and even tempered in the midst of a heated battle always serves us well.  And then there’s that patience thing – you know waiting for a long time and not being annoyed, remaining calm, enduring the unpleasant whether it’s for us or someone else’s benefit.  Wow patience is definitely not easy.  Graciously releasing others for the wrongs they’ve done to us cultivates a grateful heart for the forgiveness God has extended to us.  And the one thing that holds it all together is love – God’s love interweaves all our differences into one body moving in perfect harmony.

While the decision to live as God’s chosen rest on us, the power to reflect God rest on His filling.  As His children, we have the Holy Spirit living within us to teach, guide, lead and empower us to rise above self and reflect Him. Sweet friends this is why I make the choice before the rush of early dawn to be more like Him and less like me. And for those moments when the old me rises to the surface, I’m thankful for His never-ending mercy and grace.

“Father, our world is desperately seeking You even if they don’t realize it. Nothing will satisfy, no one can take Your place.  Help us to shine Your light in the darkness and draw others to Your saving grace.”

 

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 16, 2025

Standing On Truth

aug 8“Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent.  For I am with you….”  Acts 18:9b-10a (ESV)

Takes courage to stand on truth….takes nothing to join in with the crowd.  Takes strength to persevere for claiming truth….takes nothing to stay silent.  Easy to avoid tough subjects……hard to tackle convictions.  Takes love to share truth when hate relishes preferences.

Paul was a man who boldly defied God’s truth.  He was the ring leader in driving out those who claimed Jesus was the Son of God.  He fought hard, tough and diligently to ensure what he had been taught silenced these Jesus followers.  Standing among the crowd, Paul watched the stoning of Stephen and later ravaged the church sending men and women to prison. He had no sympathy, grace or compromise on his perceived truth until he had an encounter with God on the road to Damascus.  In the presence of God’s light, Paul finally realized the truth and he never looked back. An unbelievable transformation from Jesus hater to passionate Jesus follower.

Despite beatings, hardships, shipwreck, and imprisonment, Paul didn’t stray from the truth. The once ring leader of persecution had become the life others sought to extinguish.  Over and over again, Paul shared his conversion story and none without the painting of who he once was.  He was no longer devoted to tradition, a gathering or a religion – Paul was committed to His God.  He stood firmly and courageously.  He persevered and never chose silence.  Paul tackled the tough stuff filled with God’s grace and love.  He surrendered to the hard, narrow road rather than revert back to the preferences he once held dear.

What truths are we standing on?  Are we willing to boldly proclaim God’s truth and set aside our preferences?  What do we truly believe?  And if we don’t know what we believe are we willing to make a commitment to dive deep into God’s words so we can grasp His truths? And the ultimate question:  what will we do with what we know?

Love the way God ministered to Paul and encouraged him to not be afraid.  I believe He says the same to us:  “Keep speaking and sharing the truth; don’t be silent.  For I am with you.”

“Father, we are never more beautiful than when we proclaim the truths of Your word.  Help us to courageously stand firm and graciously draw others closer to You.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 15, 2025

When Someone Is On Your Last Nerve

“Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.” – Ephesians 4:26 NLT   “Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.” – Psalm 4:4 NLT

I’m like some other women, maybe you. I tend to suffer indignities silently, especially when the offending person has good intentions. Secretly, I congratulate myself on my “patience” with them when what I’m actually doing is avoiding the problem. I say, “Well, that’s just how she (he) is.” The offense may happen time after time. Then one day, it’s like someone throws a switch, and I’m full-blown furious. How did that happen?

Did your loving husband ever get on your nerves? Did your sweet kids ever set you off? Did your boss or a friend ever take you for granted and push you until you were hanging on by your fingernails? Then you know what I’m talking about. Minor, and sometimes major offenses build up until we just…can’t…take it…anymore.

If you confide in a Christian friend and ask for prayer to be able to handle your emotions, she is likely to quote the last part of Ephesians 4:26: “Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.” (I still laugh at the memory of what I thought as a child when I first heard that verse. I wondered how anyone could control the sun and not let it go down. As an adult, I understand this means not to go to bed nursing your anger.)

It’s easy to quote that memorable line, but we neglect the first part of the verse: “And don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Paul was quoting Psalm 4:4 when he wrote that, and for most of us, that is more easily understood. “Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.” Excellent advice. Anger is not the sin; it’s how you handle it. So, after thinking and praying about it overnight, what do we do?

Rather than suppressing anger as some magazine articles recommend (exercise, yoga, etc.), the Bible emphasizes responding properly. James 1:19-20 advises us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James is describing a conversation here with the one who has offended us, or the one we have offended. Talking with your emotions under control is easier before the anger builds up until you think it’s unmanageable. Bringing up the subject isn’t easy, but it’s the best way to clear the air. Enter into it with prayer. Speak wisely and make sure Jesus is part of the conversation. Don’t be discouraged; even if the situation doesn’t get resolved the way you want it, it’s never too late for God to help you forgive and heal your anger.

“Father, anger is a difficult emotion for us to deal with, but you’ve programmed us for anger for a reason. Help us to use it wisely, to be slow to speak, quick to listen, and eager to understand. And Lord, please be present in the solutions.” 

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Cherie Harbridge Williams
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | May 14, 2025

Captive Thoughts

“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience when your obedience is complete.” (2 Corinthians 10: 4-5, ESV)

My husband likes to watch documentaries about World War II.  I’m amazed how anyone survived the war, considering how they fought in those days. Or that anyone survived once captured by the enemy. As captives, their freedom was completely controlled by their captors. They didn’t have free movement to walk around, eat, or sleep. They could only do what they were allowed by the ones in control.

When Paul is writing this passage to the church in Corinthians, he is imploring them to take their thoughts captive – to make every thought a prisoner to Christ.

Just like a prisoner doesn’t have free reign of their life – our thoughts should not have free reign in our mind (and ultimately control our lives). Unhealthy thoughts and perceptions that contradict the true knowledge and nature of God are the strongholds he’s referring to. We cannot battle these thoughts by carnal methods -which was what the Corinthian Christians relied on. Methods such as manipulation, images of success, smooth words, and perceptions of power.

In Ephesians 6, Paul lists the spiritual weapons we are to use. To rely on these weapons requires us to have faith in God (not in ourselves).

At any moment, a thought can pop into your head and that thought can evoke feelings that can lead you to do things against God’s will for your life. It can be hard to let go of thinking that values the things of this world but with Jesus, it can be done.

Most of our thoughts are triggered by past life experiences, and the harder our lives have been the easier the negative thoughts may flow. But even if we’ve had a perfect life – the enemy is still “seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Always ready to pounce by speaking an untruth into our mind.

Eve is a perfect example of this. She had not experienced heartache – she only knew a perfect life with God. Yet, the enemy spoke and caused her to doubt God. Instead of stopping the thought of “did God really say,” Eve gave it freedom in her mind which led to feelings of insecurity. As a result, she acted in disobedience. She chose to believe a snake over God.

Eve didn’t have the luxury of going back to the printed Word and challenging her thoughts with truth (taking them captive) – but we do. Ladies fight with truth!

“Father, thank You that we do not have to be helpless victims of our thoughts. Help us to choose to stop our thoughts and filter them through the truth of Your Word.”

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Laura Holmes    (www.ephraimministries.org)
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

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