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Complete Victory

May 20, 2013

. . . greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
–1 John 4:4

Paul once wrote, “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye can not do the things that ye would” (Galatians 5:17). This is the battle or the tension that is present in us to a greater or lesser degree. So, you see, the spiritual lag that you feel is explained in the Bible. That does not mean that you accept it as the way it should be. You should make all necessary preparations for this battle which the Bible says “is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces.”

In Ephesians 6 we read that the Bible tells what preparation you should make. In the meantime, always remember that “where sin abounds, grace did much more abound.” You can have complete victory! We are told to submit ourselves unto God, and the devil will flee from us. We are also promised that “sin shall not reign over us.”

Prayer for the day

Lord, like Paul I battle daily with Satan. I submit everything in my life to You, knowing that already the fight has been won.

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22 Comments

Jackie says 5.20.2013, 11:15 a.m.

To my brother in Christ, Bruce. I am so excited for you, we, your brothers and sisters on earth, as all the angels in heaven, celebrate with you, your acceptance of Christ as your Lord and Savior!! A new beginning for you in Jesus Christ!!

Joe says 5.20.2013, 07:09 a.m.

Amen. Praise be to God.

Gerry says 5.20.2013, 06:40 a.m.

We will face new challenges each day.Satan will not go away. However he was defeated at Calvary. The price was paid in full. Rely on God's power not your own and claim victory through Christ.

Will says 5.20.2013, 02:00 a.m.

Please pray for this family that drugs stay clean away from mom and my heart and addiction I know that GOD is real why am I so empty I want to be spiritualy filled again

Steve says 5.20.2013, 00:44 a.m.

Lord, I praise You for winning the battle for my soul on the cross, and I thank You for the gift of Your Spirit to help me fight the daily battles, so sin cannot reign over me. You are in me, and You are greater!

Annie says 5.24.2012, 08:36 a.m.

I can do all things through the ONE who empowers me within,.....Thank You Lord Jesus, You are my Victory,..... I'm going to rule over my oppressors and I'm stronger than my enemies,...... All the glory, honour and praise belong to you alone......!

Iddie says 5.20.2012, 3:32 p.m.

I've lived on the rough side of the mountain, I've walked in the valley, and survived many storms. I never believed I was alone. God is always with me, and I can face tomorrow, because I know my God lives. Pray for all of God's people, in Jesus name.

mike says 5.20.2012, 11:45 a.m.

Thank You Jesus for the victory You gave me.

DAVID says 5.20.2012, 10:06 a.m.

I LOVE THE LORD WHEN I AM DOWN HE PICKS ME UP AND SHOWS ME THE WAY LOOK AN LISTEN AND WALK WITH HIM DAILY

Barb says 5.20.2012, 09:03 a.m.

I would like to welcome Bruce..I have gained a brother in Christ!

Amy says 5.20.2012, 08:05 a.m.

PRAISE GOD BRUCE!! I'm going to pray for your continued growth! :D

Lori says 5.20.2012, 07:52 a.m.

Yes, we must rely on our GOD who will give us the strength and ability to continue/endure. We are persecuted, but we have hope in JESUS and know that one day He will wipe all tears from our eyes. JESUS is my hope. Amen

Rebecca says 5.20.2012, 07:48 a.m.

I want to tell everyone how much I love Jesus Christ, thank you Jesus for your love and saving grace. Thank you Lord Jesus for giving Your word to Brother Billy Graham to share with us the Holy Bible, that we can understand it better. God Bless.

Gerry says 5.20.2012, 07:37 a.m.

Go into spiritual battle wearing God's Armour.

Iddie says 5.20.2012, 06:43 a.m.

I've lived on the rough side of the mountain, I've walked in the valley, and survived many storms. I never believed I was alone. God is always with me, and I can face tomorrow, because I know my God lives. Pray for all of God's people, in Jesus name.

Jane says 5.26.2011, 5:36 p.m.

Thank u 4 the daily devotional they really comfort me in my darkest hour. God bless.

Chad says 5.21.2011, 10:56 p.m.

I pray for a revival. "Jesus said" Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Amen. Love Chad

Bruce says 5.20.2011, 11:53 p.m.

To all my brothers and sisters I want to tell my story how three days ago I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior. For years I have been struggling with myself in the misery of sin. I have been praying regularly for the last thirteen years but in that time through my own struggles with myself I refused to give my life up. In the last month I have found myself saying the words, why don't you just give up you can't fight what you can't win. And I had been considering it. Three days ago I came to this site and found the prayer which has changed my whole life. I always believed that Jesus was my savior but when I prayed this prayer it finally came to me that 1,962 years before I was born Jesus Christ had already payed for my sins on the cross and that I'd been fighting myself all my life for something I'd already had. And then I gave up. I confessed my sins to GOD and the feeling that is in my heart and soul is so unique and I am so happy that now I can call myself a Child of GOD. I talk to Jesus now constantly through the day asking for his guidance. Thank you GOD for never giving up on me as I did on myself. I can now only grow through your wonder. And what a wonderful gift I've been given. PRAISE THE LORD for there is nothing on this earth that can bring you peace as the Peace of GOD. Pray for me as I learn to pray for others AMEN!

Paul says 5.20.2011, 1:13 p.m.

I like Jesus

Gerry says 5.20.2011, 07:36 a.m.

We must rely on God's Power to defeat Satan's cunning ways. On our own power we will easily be defeated. Allow God's Grace and his Word to show you the way.

samson john says 5.20.2011, 05:44 a.m.

THANK YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST FOR THE VICTORY YOU WON FOR ME!

mick says 5.18.2011, 11:25 a.m.

struggles with Satan can be helped with the on-going application of the Word!

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