Immediately after my accident and throughout my recovery I’ve had to face mind tricks and whispers from the enemy, and I hope I’m not alone in acknowledging that the devil tries to plant lies in our minds. The Bible makes it clear that Satan is a liar, a thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). His goal is to tear us down, but we are not defenseless. The Bible tells us to put on the whole armor of God so we can combat the devil. The Word of God is our weapon, our sword, and it is sharp (Hebrews 4:12). When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He used Scripture to silence the devil. Satan cannot argue with the truth, and that’s why it’s important for us to hide God’s Word in our hearts (Psalm 119:11).
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| May 2010 |
One of the
greatest tactics of the enemy is psychological warfare—plaguing the mind with
doubt, fear, and lies. This is why we are urged to put on the helmet of
salvation, to protect our minds from such attacks.
We are
encouraged to think on things that are pure, holy, and true, and to transform
our minds rather than conform to the world (Romans 12:2).
The mind
truly is the devil's playground. While he cannot read our thoughts, he can
place things in them.
Taking
Every Thought Captive
However, we
must remember the importance of taking every thought captive and
bringing it into obedience to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). This requires active
engagement in spiritual warfare, guarding our minds with the truth of God's
Word and refusing to allow the enemy to take ground in our thought life.
Battling
the Lies of the Enemy
One of the
lies the enemy whispered to me after my wreck was that I was ugly and
worthless. I had become thin, pale, and frail and had to rely on others for
help with everything. The devil tried to use that to attack my mind, but I
memorized Psalm 139:14: “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and
wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right
well.” God doesn’t make mistakes. We are His workmanship (Ephesians
2:10), His masterpiece, and Satan tries to destroy that truth by feeding
us lies.
This doesn’t
mean we shouldn’t take care of ourselves, but it does mean that we must
recognize our worth in Christ. We are His temple, and He abides with us.
Another lie the enemy fed me was that I had been a bad wife. He accused me of
things I did wrong or didn’t do, but I had to fight that lie as well. Wives are
given to their husbands as helpmates (Genesis 2:18), and though I am not
perfect, God has designed my role, and I must walk in it with His strength.
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| 2014 |
Another
important verse I needed to memorize in my battles was James 4:7: “Submit
yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” This
promise is powerful because it reminds me that when I am doing my best to
follow Christ, that promise is mine to claim. If I call on the name of Jesus
and ask the devil to flee, he must go because Jesus is his authority. Satan is
not his own master; he must obey Christ.
In the book
of Job, we see this clearly. Job 1:6-12 and Job 2:1-6 show that
Satan had to go before God and receive permission to test Job. That’s
comforting to me because it means nothing happens to me without God’s knowledge
and approval. God is in control of everything that comes my way. He is
not allowing things to tear me down; He is allowing them to build me up,
strengthen my faith, and deepen my relationship with Him.
As Job said, “The
Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job
1:21). No matter whether things are good or bad, God deserves the praise.
Job’s faith and reaction to his trials bear witness to us, reminding us to
trust God through every circumstance.
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| 2017 |
Another lie
I’ve battled is the feeling of being all alone, that no one truly understands
what I’m going through. Even when people try to be sympathetic, they often say,
“I know how you feel,” but the truth is, they can’t fully understand. However, I’ve
found comfort in God’s Word. The Bible tells us that the God of all comfort
comforts us in all our tribulations (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
There’s nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9), and Jesus knows exactly
how we feel because He experienced all things as we do (Hebrews 4:15).
One verse
that has helped me is John 16:33, where Jesus says, “These things I
have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall
have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” No
matter what we face, Jesus has already overcome, and that gives me hope. I
am not alone, and neither are you. God is faithful, and He has promised
never to leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). When we face the enemy, we
don’t face him alone; the Lord is with us every step of the way.
The Battle
is the Lord’s
Sometimes, we
don’t know what to do or how to fight, but the Bible tells us to stand firm. Ephesians
6:13 says, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that
ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
We don’t have to run or fight on our own—God fights for us. The battle is His
(2 Chronicles 20:15), and our job is to stand in faith, trusting Him. When we
feel weak, when we feel alone, God is there, and His strength is made perfect
in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
No matter
what lies the enemy tries to feed us, we have the promises of God to hold onto.
We are never alone, and the Lord is fighting for us. We simply need to stand
on His Word, trust in His promises, and know that the battle has already been
won through Christ.
A Glimpse Into My Soul: The Reality of the Enemy's Attacks
I’m sharing these thoughts with you to remind you that the devil talks to all of us. It doesn’t matter our age or how long we’ve been a disciple of Christ—he is relentless. The Bible makes it clear that Satan is not a respecter of persons (Acts 10:34). He does not care about your wellbeing, your happiness, or your future. The only thing he wants is for you to be separated from God and eventually join him in hell.
I want you to
know that I’m not immune to his attacks. Even after years of walking with
Christ, the enemy still tries to whisper lies and discouragement into my mind.
And the truth is, his attacks will continue until the day we take our last
breath. However, we are never left without hope. The Bible promises that
God will always provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13), and that
assurance is what helps me stand firm in the face of these battles.
This is just
a glimpse into the window of my soul, a small part of my spiritual journey. I
hope these reflections encourage you to remember that while the devil may try
to bring us down, we are never alone. The Lord is with us, and His truth is
our weapon against every lie.
I’d love to
know what comforts your heart, the comments await your response.
Be encouraged. 🧡
This is such a powerful song! Praise You in This Storm
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