AppNotes

February 23, 2021

The world tells us plenty of lies. Sometimes the lies produce shame because we are unmarried. Sometimes the lies convince us that true fulfillment only happens with a spouse. Do you believe married friends are better off or God has overlooked your best interests or you’ve done something wrong to hinder God’s plan? Classify these as lies from the evil one to discourage, dishearten, and exasperate the joy of your completeness in Christ. How do we identify those lies? By dwelling in God’s Word, by building a deeper relationship with Him in prayer, and by harnessing our minds to think only His truths. The truth? Our Designer-Creator knows us, inside and out. He loves us. He knows what we need … and what we don’t need. He offers us the sweetest relationship on Earth in fellowship with Him. Who will you choose to believe? The world? Or the One who knows you best and loves you most?

Bible Reading

Ephesians 6:10-14 NIV
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place