I received a phone call yesterday evening from my beautiful bride. She warned me that the plants I have been taking such precious care of each and every day had been attacked by a four-year-old with scissors.  In but a few moments, all of what I had nurtured had been stolen, killed, and destroyed.

I was reminded that our enemy, satan, is much like a four-year-old with scissors. He comes to steal,kill, and destroy.  I’m certain that as my son clipped the plants, cutting off their lifeline, he rejoiced in the control and power he had.  Satan rejoices as well in the destruction of his hands and the exercising of his power.

Furthermore, I find, like Paul, that the same evil is present in me. The struggle is real! My inner man desires to do what God wills and delights in His law and yet my flesh desires the very opposite. Who will deliver me from this body of death?  Only one has the power to do that. Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Personal Reflection

When evil is done against us, it’s easy for us to get angry, Let us not forget evil is present in each of us. It is only in Christ that can it can be conquered. While my heart grieves over the damage done by my sin and the sins of others, I am so thankful for the victory of the cross, and that one day we will be in a place with no more sin or sadness, but instead complete and total joy! May this truth bring you joy even in the present!

Prayer Focus

Father, though the struggle is real, we know there is victory and your son Jesus Christ. May this truth guide our minds to joy and peace today. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. May we live in your kingdom now and forever more, in the name of Jesus, amen!

@brianfriedl

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