Just as we need to be aware of the enemies’ tactics we also need to accredit to God what is from God, with full knowledge that nothing happens to us that God has not allowed. As the Word of God says to paraphrase, the rain will fall on the good and the bad in equal portions!
We know not the mind of God, but our Heavenly Father knows our minds and the inner workings of our heart, therefore He knows what needs strengthening within our weak natures. So none should become disheartened if troubles visit our door or if friends turn out to be feckless, was not Judas also a 'friend' to Jesus, did Jesus deny his friendship to Judas?
This is why prayer plays such an important role in our ability to conquer our foe which is Satan himself with the fierce determination and confidence that our Lord has already won the Victory so then let us go forth as armed soldiers in this battle of good and evil. For through a strong prayer life we have all the weapons we need to confront and conquer evil.
But we must always keep our eyes on our Lord lest we use the devils tools by mistake, which are, lies, distortions, anger, infidelity and betrayal. For we are to use Holy weapons by speaking the Truth, standing firm on our Faith without faltering, having all confidence and trust in God, and self knowledge.
And as we battle the evil forces which surround us let us not be timid souls, but to join our Lord and the Saints with our continuing prayers, which will solidify and strengthen our own hearts and spirits. For in all things we must turn to our Lord and seek Him for the Gifts we need and also the humility to understand that we are but tools in His Divine Hand.
So in order to maintain our strength to fight our evil Foe, Satan and his hordes of demons, let us turn to prayer and study of the Scriptures within the Traditions of our Church. This is our hope this is the Way shown by our Lord and Savior.
And as we read and study the Scriptures, and our Traditions, we will live the fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. We gain these fruits by constant prayer and vigilance within our own souls to make sure the devil will find NO home in our hearts.
But when a soul is immersed in prayer, then Satan flee's the soul and his demons with him for the one thing that truly terrifies this evil vulture is the heart that is on fire with a love for our Lord and our Lady! Satan cannot exist in a soul that is wholly consumed with love for God and our Blessed Mother, but he will send out his demons to try and destroy such a strong and mighty soul, made strong through Christ our Lord.
So in all things turn to God and with filial trust and confidence with a deep awareness of one's own faults and failings. Also to keep the Sacraments of the Church, most especially the Sacrament of Penance, for it is the Eucharist that gives us the fortitude and perseverance to fight the good fight.
So let us step forward as conquering soldiers who fear no evil for our Lord has gained for us the Victory, and armed with prayer we too are united to the Divine by adoption. For there is no evil that can conquer a soul that is faithful to the Church's Teachings and the Word of God.
Peace of Christ to ALL
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