Ever watch a toddler playing with blocks? The most fun thing he can do is build a tower up "to the sky" - right? Wrong! The most fun thing he can do is topple it...blocks fly all over the place and he giggles and grins to his heart's content. Builds it up and knocks it down--again and again!
I know someone else who'd like to do the same in our lives. Jesus builds us up with His Word, His saints (the NICE ones...grin!), and His loving voice in our lives whispering encouragement, support and self-esteem. Then there's the other fellah--he lurks around the corner and just when the blocks are at their tippy-top, WHAMMO! He knocks them down--every bit of courage, self-esteem, positive outlook, topples to the bottom--and he grins and giggles, just like the toddler--that's what he's out to do in our lives!
What to do? Don't give in; don't give up; don't let him put you down! Learn to discern the tender whisperings of the Lord and the terrible tauntings of the enemy. That wicked one is out to get you down--"You're not as pretty (or handsome) as _______; you're not as smart as _________; you're not as rich as __________; you're not as thin as _______; and besides that, you've got a big nose, funny toes, a tummy tire, hip handles, broomstick hair, a crooked smile--and a big wart on your chin!" Listen to his "put-downs" long enough and you'll believe it!
NO--refuse it in the Name of the Lord! Turn to God's Word; put on some praise music; have lunch with a Christian friend--one who builds you up! Stop entertaining the devil--chase him out with the broom (no, the SWORD!) from Peggie's Place! You're a "10" in God's eyes--all the time--and that's what counts!! Believe it--now go build yourself a tall, tall block tower, don't let ANYONE, including yourself, knock it down--and have a great day!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life (Jude 20,21)."
"..there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own; for he is a liar, and the father of it (John 8:44)."
"There is, therefore, now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit, For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1,2)."
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
Lord, You build me up; the devil puts me down, and I'm tired of it. I am a redeemed saint, perfect in Your eyes, through the Blood of Christ. Help me to dismiss the negative thoughts of the enemy and look to You and Your Word for the self-esteem and unconditional love I need this day! In Jesus' Name, Amen."
All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
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