Using the Shield of Faith

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 i'd like to extinguish every flaming dart the devil tries to shoot in my direction, using the shield of faith.  The shield of faith makes me fortified, invulnerable, and armed to the teeth.  i can hold an ironclad position and move forward without taking on any losses.  But i must remain faithful and trusting in the Lord.  Because without Him, i can't even use the shield of faith.  His accompaniment is mandatory.  It's not the end of one kind of life; it's the beginning of another.  i am not saved by good works but for good works.  Life and the flesh will always be here to take away the joy and hope that YAH promises.  Let's not let Satan think he's any cleverer or craftier than he really is.  Remember, he's already a defeated foe.


O, to have good morale.  Knowing i have Christ.  No ground can be too rough for Christ.  The Prince of Peace is my Lord and Savior and Friend.  And there are no conditions set forth upon me at this point onward.  i've got to work pretty darn hard to blow it at this point.  i have peace of mind only because i have peace with YAH.  "Peace I leave with you.  My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." -[John 14:27]

Jesus, i'm listening for what You intend for me for the rest of my stay here.  How do You want me to author the rest of my story?  How may i awake each morning to Your call?  i have what i think is only a slight idea of what Your intention for me is.  i'm doing it gladly right now with my writing this.  And reading about You through marvelous authors and reading Your Word about marvelous characters.  Certainly this is no accident.  You have me directly speaking with You and for You.  You assure me that i must be doing something right.   

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