Just tell your enemy, “NO… Shut up Satan!”
So many times, we battle with thoughts that resound in our head that make us fearful and hopeless. But we have not been left without a battle plan. The Bible gives us instructions about what to do. In James 4:7, we’re told:
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (NIV)
God would have you to keep your vision fixed on Jesus and not be distracted by your problems. He wants you be humble, looking to Him to meet all your needs. He desires that you stand up against the enemy’s tactics and deceptions.
One very practical and effective way to do so is to verbally say to the devil, “Shut up!”
I’m not kidding!
Use your mouth as a weapon, making it clear to your enemy that you won’t put up with the fear-inducing thoughts he puts inside your head. Tell him “NO” and then follow that up with something that has come from the mouth of God that applies to your circumstances and gives you a sense of victory.
No matter what the problem is that you’re facing today, you have been given a powerful weapon and an effective tool– your mouth and God’s Word. Use them daily!
This is awesome it was as if you were speaking to me, I have been battling with thoughts of giving up I will now tell the devil where to go with those thoughts. Thank you for sharing this I am really blessed by your post today
Trish, I’m so glad this post really spoke to you! God would have us to always press in to Him, rely on Him, and trust that He is on our side. This is so that we’ll know it’s in His strength that we can continue to resist the enemy and not give up. May the blessings continue! 🙂