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Day 192: Welcome to Day 10 of Chase THE Light Project: I am Strong



Welcome to Day 10 of Chase THE Light Project: I am Strong

Today’s verse comes from Ephesians 6:10. “And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way.” (MSG)

Ephesians 6 talks about The Armor of God and we certainly need to suit up to be strong against our enemy.  It is a daily struggle because he is relentless. 

I like it being comfy and cozy – so stepping out of the boat and keeping my eyes on Him takes His strength and bravery.

When we step out of the boat for God – it’s like we automatically have a target on our backs for the enemy.  But at the same time…no matter if the enemy is locked on us, God has said, I will be with you wherever you go.

Kingdom work can be hard at times so it is important to trust, have faith and be brave. The enemy will come and he will use the same tactics he used on Jesus. He uses the SAME tactics because he has no other ways.

We need to suit up and fight back with the Word of God. We need to stand firm. Abandon the worry...the fear....and the lies and believe, trust and abide in the one who goes before us…with us…and behind us. 

Understand though, the enemy is clever…so we need to recognize evil.  We need to know without question who is trying to speak to us.

“And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light”
~2 Corinthians 11:14

That is a scary verse to me because I am chasing Him hard. Chasing The Light. So I need to be prepared…to know Him and Him alone…to recognize the enemy and his disguises.

So today, whatever strength looks like for you…let it be with Him. The One who is good and loving. Let’s dig into His truths, suit up for battle, fight back with the Word of God, and remember that He goes before us, with us, and behind us helping us to shine our brave light alongside His


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