The enemy would like nothing more than to destroy your marriage.  Do you realize that he waits in the wings to steal, kill, and destroy?  He would like nothing more than to throw his wicked head back and laugh with his forked tongue wagging as you and your spouse spiral downhill faster than the speed of light.

When troubles loom large, know that our God is bigger than any attack from the devil.

He IS!  Our God is greater than any trouble the devil can throw your way.  As mean, ugly, and scary as he is, our God is bigger, stronger, and has more power!  When you and your spouse get into trouble in your marriage, ask God to step in and fight for you.  You do not have to fight this battle alone.  God is right there ready, willing, and able to step in – all you have to do is ask Him to do so.

The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 9:9

The LORD is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27:1

There will be wolves in sheep’s clothing.  There will be those slicked tongued individuals that will slide into your life and wreak havoc in your marriage.  They will try everything to weasel in between you and your spouse.  Do not allow this to happen.

Do you know why your marriage is under attack?  Because nothing comes closer to God’s love for the church than the love spouses are to have for each other.  Your marriage has been ordained by God above!

In times of trouble, put on the full armor of God.   Ephesians 6:10-17 speaks volumes on how to do just that.  As Cindi and Hugh put it in their book:

We are to put on the belt of truth, the breast plate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit — all that we might stand firm.

Stand and fight for your marriages, ladies and gentlemen.  Do NOT let the enemy win here.  Guard your hearts, your minds, your body and soul against the devil and the attacks that he launches at you.  He will try to make you doubt that your spouse loves you.  He will try to make you unsure of where you stand with them.  He will put all kinds of thoughts into your head of things that are NOT true, yet he will be so convincing and before you know it, you will be in a fit of rage believing all of the lies that he has told you.  Do not give into temptation.  Just when you are trying to be strong, he will put a person before you that will tempt you and try you.  Do not allow your lustful nature to take over.  Do not sin against yourself, your God, or your spouse!  Do what is right and do not give in to temptation or sin.  Do not give into lust.  Uphold your marriage vows!

Knock that little man with the pitchfork off of your shoulder.  You know the one … he whispers destruction in your ear.  He is the father of lies, deceit and betrayal.  Do NOT fall for any of this.  Do not allow yourself to be lured into believing the lies and focusing on the negatives that he forces into your mind all hours of the day and night.  Do not give into temptation!  Instead, do as the scriptures tell us and focus on those things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable.  

Protect your marriages.  Honor your spouse and uphold your marriage vows.  When times get tough, God can and will fight for you.  Welcome Him into your marriages, allow Him to protect and shelter as only He can.  Your marriage is worth fighting for, and God is just the one to do it.  He can and will defeat the enemy.

Join us tomorrow for … When The Path Looks Impossible.

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