My mind was filled with darkness that would overtake me unless I could keep it pushed down. In high school I would study in front of the television so I could actively push out the noise and concentrate on my work, in quiet I would not be able to control the darkness.
That darkness filled my life because the man who brought me to the baptismal font also lay me on Satan’s altar. I am sure he had no idea it was real, he just thought it was a good time.
My way to control the darkness was to have the radio and television on at the same time all day.
BUT GOD HAD A BETTER WAY! Bart entered my life and God brought a radio station with His Truth to lift my soul!
God moved us to Jacksonville to teach me how to depend on Him for everything. He showed me Joyce Meyer, who has taught me for over 20 years how to Forgive; Do Good to those who hurt me; and to Take all my Thoughts Captive by Keeping only the good thoughts, and kicking out the bad thoughts. (II Corinthians 10:5)
What helped the most was Ephesians 4:22-24, in reference to my former manner of life, i lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit and that i BE RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT OF my MIND and PUT ON THE NEW SELF, which IN GOD HAS BEEN CREATED IN RIGHTEOUSNESS and HOLINESS of THE TRUTH.
God taught me to banish depression and invite Joy into my life by replacing words of defeat with God’s Word of success and righteousness.
Eph4:29, 32, 15 let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth but only such as it is good for edification according to the need that it may give grace to those who hear. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Speak the truth IN LOVE, we are to GROW UP in all aspects into Him, who is the head, Christ.
I know only too well that the fight of the enemy is real so I put on the armor of God daily to help me fight the Good Fight and be Victorious. It doesn’t just happen, when I get dressed in the morning I have to put on my clothes, in the same way I PUT ON the Full Armor of God!
Eph 6:10-13 Finally, BE STRONG IN THE LORD and in the strength of His might. PUT ON the full armor of God that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood , but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God , that you may be able to resist in the evil day and having done everything to STAND FIRM.
I am able to say victory shows in the ability to be in a quiet room and Be Filled with The PEACE That Passes All Understanding!
Do you know the Power of The Word has the ability to work Miracles in your daily life? Seek Him in His Word and Find Him and The Power of His Might! God Bless you! Amen!