My last post talked about how we as parents have a natural instinct to protect our children from harm. It's easy to protect them from physical harm if we see it coming, but what about protecting them spiritually. 1 Peter 5:8 states to be vigilant because the devil walks around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Our children are our future, so of course they are going to be a prime target for the enemy. The fact the scripture says "may devour", means that he can only devour those who in a sense give him permission. I will not give the devil permission to have any sort of spiritual stronghold over my children.
One of my favorite chapters in the bible is Ephesians 6, because when we fully understand it, then we have the power to take down our enemy before he even has a chance to get his foot in the door! Ephesians 6:12 states that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
We can't expect to fight such an important and huge battle, with little or no power. We have to realize the importance of us as parents being spiritually armed and ready, instead of unarmed and defenseless. There is so much at stake!
One of my favorite chapters in the bible is Ephesians 6, because when we fully understand it, then we have the power to take down our enemy before he even has a chance to get his foot in the door! Ephesians 6:12 states that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
We can't expect to fight such an important and huge battle, with little or no power. We have to realize the importance of us as parents being spiritually armed and ready, instead of unarmed and defenseless. There is so much at stake!
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