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Psalm 109:1-2 w/an Honest note. And Prayer
6/16/2007 2:06:27 PM

Satan has a way of discouraging us by using unscrupulous and
evil people to spread lies and false rumors about us. This often
occurs when we are most effective in our discipleship. We must not
let the criticisms of wicked people derail our efforts to please
the eternal and almighty God! 
O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, for wicked and
deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken
against me with lying tongues.
    -- Psalm 109:1-2
 Please, dear God, silence the gossips, slanderers, and liars
empowered by Satan to wound and maim me. Not only defeat what is
evil, but please empower all that is good in my life. In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen

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Re: Psalm 109:1-2 w/an Honest note. And Prayer
6/16/2007 2:08:25 PM
The Invisible War Text only The Armor of God Skip down to: What is God's armor? How do I put it on? How can I explain it to my children? ~~~ Stories about brave children A Bible Study on the Armor of God Victory Home God's will for us "Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints...." Ephesians 6:10-18 What is the Armor of God? God's armor brings victory because it is far more than a protective covering. It is the very life of Jesus Christ Himself. "[P]ut on the armor of light," wrote Paul in his letter to the Romans, "...clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 13:12-14) When you do, He becomes your hiding place, and shelter in the storm--just as He was to David. Hidden in Him, you can count on His victory, for He not only covers you as a shield, He also fills you with His life. "I am the vine; you are the branches," said Jesus. "If a man abides in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) Since living in the safety of the armor means oneness with Jesus, we can expect to share His struggles as well as His peace. Remember, God has promised us victory in the midst of trials, not immunity from pain. So "do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ..." (1 Peter 4:12-13) Christian heroes who have been tortured for their faith continue to testify to the supernatural strength--even joy--that enables them to endure unthinkable pain. They affirm with Paul - "that in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.... For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers.... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39) This wonderful truth has become reality to all who believe and follow Jesus. When you put on His armor, His life surrounds you, keeping you safe, close to Himself, and free to be His precious friend and trusted companion. So "put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) He is your victory! How do I "put on" God's Armor? This life in Christ begins with learning, affirming, and trusting in each part of the armor. The first part is truth--God's revelation of all that He is to us, all that He has done for us, and all that He promises to do for us in the days ahead. This enduring truth is written in the Bible, revealed by the Holy Spirit, and realized through Jesus Christ. It cuts through all the world's distortions, deceptions, and compromises. When you study, memorize, live, and follow truth, it enables you to see the world from God's high vantage point. Putting on the first piece of the armor means feeding on truth through daily Bible reading and making it part of yourself. God's Armor Know the Truth about... Affirm key Scriptures Belt of TRUTH God Deut. 4:39; Psalm 23:1; 18:1-3 Breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS The Righteousness of Jesus in you Psalm 100:3; Rom. 3:23-24, 6:23; Gal. 2:20-21; Phil. 3:8-10. Sandals of PEACE Inner peace and readiness Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14; John 14:27, 16:33, 20:21. Shield of FAITH Living by faith Rom. 4:18-21; Heb. 11:1; 1 Pet. 1:6-7 Helmet of SALVATION Salvation through Christ today and forever Each day: Ps. 16, 23; Heb. 1:3-6 For eternity: 2 Cor. 4:16-18; 1 Thess. 4:17; 1 John 3:1-3 Sword of the spirit GOD'S WORD God's Word countering spiritual deception and accusations Heb. 4:12; Matt. 4:2-11; 1 Pet. 3:15; Ps. 119:110-112 To put on the "full armor"--and enjoy a daily and eternal love-relationship with Jesus Christ, thank Him for what He has shown you in His Word. Know the Scriptures behind your prayer so that your words and faith are grounded in the authority of the Bible. (Some of those verses are listed in the chart above.) Then pray through each piece. You can use the following prayer as an outline: * The belt of truth: Thank you, my Lord, for showing me the truth about yourself. Thank you for reminding me that You are the only God, the Creator of heaven and earth, the King of the universe, my Father who loves me, and my Shepherd who leads me. You are my wisdom, my counselor, my hope, and my strength. You are everything I need each day. * The breastplate of righteousness: Thank you for showing me the truth about myself--that on my own I could never be good enough to live in your presence. Thank you for taking my sins to the cross and offering me your righteous life. Lord, show me any sin that I need to confess right now, so that nothing will hinder me from being filled to overflowing with your Spirit. [Take time for confession] Thank you for forgiving me and for filling me with your righteous life. * The sandals of peace: Thank you for the peace you give me when I trust and follow you. Show me how to help others find that peace. * The shield of faith: Thank you for helping me have faith in you. I choose to count on everything you have shown me about yourself--and everything you have promised me in your Word. * The helmet of salvation: Thank you for promising me salvation both for today's battles and for all eternity. * The sword of the spirit, the Word of God: Thank you for the scriptures you have given me to memorize. Please show me which one(s) you want me to use to cut through deceptions and gain your victory in any battle I may face today. Kathy Hamilton 253 277 1238
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Re: Psalm 109:1-2 w/an Honest note. And Prayer
6/16/2007 6:01:03 PM

It's so hard to believe that there are people like that out there.  However if we look at this in context we can then see that this is all part of God's master plan..Although it still doesn't feel right to us...

Regards,

Jeffrey

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Thomas Richmond

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Re: Psalm 109:1-2 w/an Honest note. And Prayer
6/16/2007 6:14:10 PM
Thank you Jeffrey for your reply, Gods plan is just and we have to  be willing to accept that if we are ever going to learn that it is just, he's got the answers, we just have many questions . Pieces to the puzzle my friend.
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Re: Psalm 109:1-2 w/an Honest note. And Prayer
6/16/2007 6:23:19 PM

This is why the lord tells us we are not of this world

and that these things would happen to those who believe,

he tells us to rejoyce when people say things about us

because great is our reward in heaven.  ;) 

Do not let someone else rule who you are in Christ Jesus! 

We are heirs of GOD almighty and as such 

the lord will place our enemies under our feet.  Also,

if God be for us then who dare try to be against us?

So rejoyce when this happens,

because the blessing is on its way!!!! 

:) Elise

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