In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God[.] Ephesians 6:16-17
This morning, I lean on DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotion, which today explores how believers can battle unbelief. John Piper, in this devotion, looks at several ways he battles unbelief, providing scripture for each one:
- Anxiety about aging: Isaiah 46:4
- Anxiety about dying: Romans 14:7-9
- Anxiety about lack of faith: Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 7:25
Piper then shares how "[u]nbelief in the promises of God is the root of anxiety, which, in turn, is the root of so many other sins." We are encouraged to lean into our faith, our salvation, and take up the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to fight our daily battles with unbelief.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are so good - I know You will never leave or forsake me and I can rest in Your Promises, which include how I will never be separated from Your Love. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
