Day 24 - Prayer Journal: In the Company of Angels

Scripture
" The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." - Psalms 34:7

God is so good! This week has been a trying time for me both naturally and spiritually. I have been attacked in every aspect of my life, and praise God I am still standing. I must admit I had been under a long period of grace, the enemy was right where he belonged, under my feet. But we know he always raises his head seeking for an opportunity to deceive us.

My Trials

1. A close friend started an argument "out of the blue".
2. My daughter had a minor concern with her "new" car.
3. A recently "restored friend" has also become friends with my "thorn in the flesh".
4. Work attempted to "rob my peace".
5. God is silent.

This is not a vent session. I just know that as a Christian these things should not be. Even though God warned me a couple of weeks ago in a dream, I have to say that I didn't see these attacks coming. Perhaps I was too comfortable, too lax in my prayer life, ready for another level. I don't know but God has a purpose for allowing these trials in my life. The fact that He warned me let's me know that He is still in control and He has a plan for all of this. To be honest, I felt a little upset at first because I am living right, spreading the word, and looking for an opportunity to be a true witness. I guess that means I qualified to be used by God for today's lesson.

Even though the enemy has attacked me, I have the victory. God is on my side and He has not let my foot slip. Today, He even revealed two traps that the enemy set for me, I missed the revelation God sent me on Monday. But by day and trial 2 I began to see the attacks for what they were, the enemy's tactics to get me off course.

That is just how God moves. When He is ready to bless you, grow you, try you, show you off, He permits, that is right, He gives Satan permission to mess in your world so that God can remind Him that you are a child of the most High King and you are victorious. God sends His angels in your midst to protect you, to comfort you, to guide you, so the attacks don't destroy you but develop your faith and love in Jesus. The week is ending and I am confident that my God has delivered me from the snares of the enemy!

Focus

• Thank God for His mighty arm of protection around your life.
• Seek God for revelation for times He stands between you and the enemy.
• Ask God to show you the trick of the enemy before you do the wrong thing.
• Praise God for the host of angels that He sends into your life.
• Pray for someone else under attack.
• Ask God to show you His plan of deliverance.

Be Blessed!