For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (New International Version 1984)- Ephesians 6:12
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Imagine a bullfight. (stick with me, now)
The bullfighter is Satan.
You are the bull.
The bullfighter's cape represents those people in your live that irritate, infuriate and cause you problems.
(still with me?)
The bull is irritated by the cape being flashed around in front of him. He lowers his head and charges, attacking the cape with all his fury - and he get's nowhere. If he were a smart bull, he would quickly realize that the cape is just a tool used by the bullfighter to anger and distract him. If he were a smart bull, he would attack the bullfighter , not the cape.
The moral of the story is the next time you are struggling with another person, remember...
...our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (New International Version 1984)- Ephesians 6:12
Attack the situation with prayer, not by charging headlong into an argument with another person, not by trying to fix a bad situation. Start with prayer and allow God to open your eyes to the real issues. Let Him determine your course of action and you'll come out victorious.
Ole'
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1 comment:
I need to remember this the next time I am in a situation where I am tempted to respond in a manner that will make me sorry after the words have been spoken! Great thoughts and verse to carry with me. :)
Blessings and hugs,
Denise
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