You CAN

With the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, we see how military forces push forward and push back. Both sides have made their mission known. It is no secret.

During these last 28 days, you have fortified the territory of your soul with the love, hope and promises of our living and loving Heavenly Father. With each verse you've received, His intention is clear. 

We, too, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ the Son of God have an enemy, Satan. This tyrannical leader, has a 3-fold battle plan: Steal, Kill and Destroy.

"A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I (Jesus) have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance." (John 10:10).

Your enemy plans to rob the Word of God you've received each day, this month. He will cause doubt with regard to the promises God laid out causing you to think the Father's love and promises are not for you. He subtly repeats your defeat by having you think you've gone too far and there's no hope of redemption. He's so good at this tactic that you may even start to say it to yourself. He tries to cut down that sapling of faith growing in your spirit that God loves even you. And, if he can get a boot in the door, his plan is to take you out for now and eternity.

You are not without a powerful army beside and inside you. 

"I lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth" (Psalm 121:1-2).

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).

"But the Lord is faithful; He will make you strong and guard you from satanic attacks of every kind (2 Thessalonians 3:3).

"(Jesus said,) I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world, you will have to suffer. But cheer up! I have defeated the world" (John 16:33).

You *can* live victoriously. You *can* overcome evil by the power of God and His Word. You *can* speak these same verses daily over your life and the lives of others. You *can* move in love, hope and promises ...all the days of your life, because God loves you and chose you even before you chose Him.

If you ever feel you need a refresher of these promises, revisit 28 Days to Move in Love, Hope & Promises, here, on my blog at CenterOfThePie.blogspot.com.

~ "Sam"