Recently we have become more aware of the truth of these words:
"We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."
In the last few weeks we have seen this played out in a variety of ways. Sometimes it's very obvious - distinct demonic possession, alcoholism, drugs, prostitution, domestic violence, and armed robbery. Other times it's more subtle - our disciples are too busy to meet, or their parents ask them to go to the store, or someone we are sharing with is too distracted to connect with what we are saying. Often the battle is in our own hearts - we are tired, discouraged, proud, distracted, fighting condemnation or fear of rejection.
Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart: I have overcome the world."
Please pray with us...
1. Against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places that are constantly warring against the coming of the Kingdom of God in the lives of the people he has sent us to reach.
2. That the team and our disciples will take up the full armor of God so that we will be able to stand firm against the devil's schemes.
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