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To: calgal who wrote (6102)	9/21/2004 12:26:28 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

12 September Victory in The Battles Of Life 1 Samuel 17 The battles of life often seem overwhelming, leaving you with feelings of hopelessness and despair. It is reassuring at these times to read the account of David’s victory over Goliath to understand that nothing is too big for God. David was a teenager who already was steeped in the ways of the Lord because of the many nights he invested intimately seeking God while shepherding sheep. David’s willing, obedient servant’s attitude positioned him for the victory that would catapult him into greatness: his father wanted him to run an errand and take supplies to the battlefield, and David obeyed. But, when David least expected it, God opened a monumental door for him. Notice how David responded in 1 Samuel 17:45-47. He not only felt compelled to fight for what he knew was right but was eager. He made a positive faith confession in the face of daunting odds, and he affirmed the proper motivation. Finally, David responded as we all should in our Goliath life struggles. He relied on the power of God and not on his own strength. What is the famous line that echoes from this story? The battle is the Lord’s. . . Remember how it all started. David had invested countless hours in intimacy with the Lord. His inexhaustible faith and trust in the Lord came because the battle had long previously been fought—on his knees. URL:http://www.intouch.org/intouch/site.show_page?p_id=76096&p_devotional_date=09%2F12%2F2004

To: calgal who wrote (6102)	9/21/2004 12:27:03 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

13 September Extinguishing Flaming Missiles 1 JOHN 5:4-5 Scripture promises that we who believe in Jesus Christ will overcome the world. Yet most of us will admit we are failing to "overcome" in at least one area of our life. Why? The reason is that the Devil focuses his attack on our weaker points. Since our minds are Satan's battlefield, his tactics will be directed toward our thinking. He sends arrows of doubt, fear, and temptation to penetrate our thoughts. He shoots flaming missiles—false ideas about God, erroneous doctrine, and unbiblical philosophies—to lead us away from truth and to thwart God's purposes for us. If we allow these arrows to infiltrate our thinking, we will give Satan a strong foothold inside our minds from which he can harass and defeat us. (Ephesians 4:27) One of the Enemy's strategies is to instill fear in us. Most of us have apprehensions about certain things, and if the Devil discovers what they are, he will send arrow after arrow of trepidation into our minds. He wants us to develop thought patterns of fear whenever those subjects come up. Another tactic is jealousy. Satan wants us to react automatically to situations by noticing what others have and thinking we deserve it instead. If we have this perspective, we will often act without regard to what God says. How can you defend yourself? With God's help, identify your weak areas and begin to strengthen them through His Word. Remember: the fiery missiles of Satan can be thoroughly extinguished by a heavy dose of God's truth. With Christ, we will overcome! URL:http://www.intouch.org/intouch/site.show_page?p_id=76096&p_devotional_date=09%2F13%2F2004

To: calgal who wrote (6102)	9/21/2004 12:27:13 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

URL:http://www.intouch.org/intouch/site.show_page?p_id=76096&p_devotional_date=09%2F11%2F2004 Re-Post: 11 September Defeating Discouragement NEHEMIAH 2:17-20 No matter what our position in life, we all encounter disappointments which can quickly lead to discouragement and paralysis. No one is immune. While everyone suffers in this way, some seem to be down and out much longer than others. What can be done to minimize our down time? First, recognize the difference between disappointment and discouragement. Disappointment is simply an emotional response to a failed expectation or hope: we are disappointed when plans go awry or somebody doesn't measure up. More serious is discouragement, that state of mind in which we become faint-hearted and lose confidence in ourselves, God, or others. This condition can result when disappointment is handled improperly. It is important to realize discouragement is a choice. We can settle into disappointment and accept our discouragement, or we can look straight at it and consider our assets, as Nehemiah did. When beset with huge obstacles in his attempt to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, he gathered the officials and began a sober analysis of the problems confronting them. He was not a rosy optimist, but he did have confidence in the hand of God and the king's word. (Nehemiah 2:17-20) He was confident these factors would bring success if workers would arise and build. Buoyed up by this one man, the officials set their hands to complete the project and defeat the heavy discouragement all around them. Is there a broken wall needing repair in your life? He who is in you is greater than any obstacle hindering its repair.