I hear the
Lord saying: Just like
in a game of chess - I know every single move the enemy will ever make, and I
have already “checkmated” him before he even gets there! No matter how hard he
tries he will NEVER win, for HE IS ALREADY A DEFEATED FOE!!!
As you
spend time in My Word and in My presence, I will reveal the enemy’s plans to you
in advance, and I will show you what move he is going to make before he actually
makes it, and I will show you how to checkmate him EVERY time! It is of the
utmost importance that you spend quality time communing with Me every day so
that you will be prepared and equipped and will not be caught off guard by the
tactics of the enemy. If you are prepared for battle and already know in
advance what move the enemy is going to make, then you can thwart his plans and
“cut him off at the pass” and avoid his “land mines” and hidden traps.
I have a
glorious and perfect plan for your life, and I will unfold it with precision and
impeccable timing. Often My people try to take things into their own hands and
do it their way – the way that “makes sense” to their natural minds, but My ways
are much higher than your ways, and My plans will NEVER fail if you follow My
instructions and carry out My plans as I direct.
Many of you
are war torn and battle weary from fighting daily battles – battles of the mind
and the flesh, battles in relationships, battles with finances, battles with
health, etc. The enemy’s plan is to wear out the saints; to distract them and
keep them occupied and focused on other things so they will not be effective for
My Kingdom, and so they will live defeated lives and never fulfill their
destinies.
Many of you
have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to recover from hits you have
received from the enemy. This should not be so. I want to teach My people how
to do effective spiritual warfare. The key is to get My Word into your hearts –
renew your minds by reading My Word daily, meditate upon it and memorize it. My
Word and I are ONE, and as you “eat” My Word you will be transformed more and
more into My image and likeness. As you truly begin to know, and receive the
truth of My Word and My promises to you, you will LIVE it! You will begin to think
differently and talk and act differently, you will respond to others
differently, and you will respond to circumstances differently. You will begin
to see yourself differently, you will see others differently, and you will also
see ME differently!
As you
renew your mind through the transforming power of My Word you will become
stronger spiritually and it will become easier to put the flesh under and to
walk in purity and righteousness. Be quick to repent and quick to forgive – all
of these things help you to close access doors to the enemy. Remember to put on
your spiritual armor daily, (Ephesians 6:10-17).
Praise is a
weapon of warfare – listen to praise music daily and sing along with it. As you
praise Me with a heart of worship I will clothe you with My glory, and chains of
bondage will be broken off of your life. There are many songs that contain
scriptures – as you sing My Word it will transform and strengthen you.
You also
need to have balance in every area of your life – not only do you need to spend
quality time with Me daily, but you also need to get the proper amount of sleep,
you need to heave a healthy diet, and you need to get the proper amount of
exercise. Everyone has certain daily responsibilities that they need to take
care of, but you also need to have FUN in your life as well! Many of you are so
burdened and stressed with your daily responsibilities, you don’t think you have
time for fun recreational activities, but it is a very important part of life
because it helps to keep you from getting “burned out.” If you give Me the
opportunity, I will help you find the proper balance that you need, and as a
result you will have a much higher quality of life.
2
Corinthians 3:18 AMP
And all of
us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God]
as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into
His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to
another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.
Romans 12:2
NLT
Don’t copy
the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new
person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for
you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Isaiah
40:31 AMP
But those
who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall
change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount
up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be
weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.
Ecclesiastes
7:12 AMP
For wisdom
is a defense even as money is a defense, but the excellency of knowledge is that
wisdom shields and preserves the life of him who has it.
Jeremiah
29:11 NIV
For I know
the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Becky
Porter
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