Never underestimate the role Satan plays when going through trials and tribulations on this earth.

Satan’s attempts to destroy and kill are very real.

(I am speaking to myself here, but I think this is something we all need to hear.)

The real war that was waged in the past 48 hours was not a war over having a baby or not. It was a war against good and evil and I was stuck in the middle.

But I am God’s and God has given me armor to fight against the attacks of Satan in my life.

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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Ephesians 6: 10 – 18

Mess with me again, Satan. I dare you. Next time, I WILL be more prepared. Try as you might to destroy me and my faith in Jesus Christ, I have God’s strength and power within me and YOU can’t even stand to be where His Name is being proclaimed. You don’t stand a chance – so back off – IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST!!!!

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Prayer warriors from near and far… I hope you see once again what a vital role you play here. You held me up yesterday when I could not stand. You lifted me to the Father and today, I stand. I stand in the mighty power and strength of God.

Keep praying, for this war is still raging and Satan WILL strike again.

- Elaine