This body is weak, subject to the elements, responding to the world's lethal entrapments. How do I avoid the things that hurt me, in a world where I'm surrounded by my enemies! Everywhere I go. Everything I eat. Everything I watch. Everything can trap me! To keep my heart pure, to keep my body clean in a world that is so dirty -- oh LORD! Only You can handle this with me! Help me know where to step, know what to trust. Help me navigate through and rely on Your wisdom.
And help me remember that You are greater in me! So I am not a victim! No I am salt and light in a world that is so dingy. So instead of backing away from my enemies, my foes, I take my shining sword and slash them --and oh how the devil knows that I AM STRONGER and I will win and take back the land. The sword in my hand is what I need to win, win, win! You give me the upper hand!
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But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
https://bible.com/bible/116/1jn.4.4.NLT
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Psalms 23:5 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.23.5.NLT
“I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth.
“I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”
John 17:15-21 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/jhn.17.15-21.NLT
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