Daily Journal: Dealing with Push Back in Your Christian Life
Minister Denise N. Fyffe
It is good to do good deeds, no matter how the devil rages around you. Thankfully, there are many people out there who are doing the will and the work of Almighty God. They are feeding the hungry.
They are clothing the poor.
They are loving those who need it.
They are serving wherever they are assigned.
They are working in the field and not lounging lazily in the house of God. They also bravely face the ‘push back‘ or consequences of being on the spiritual battlefield. When we do good, especially for others, we win souls for Christ, and we gain territory. As such, the enemy often set up a counterattack to have you back off. I am quite familiar with this type of strategy.
Several years ago, I was working on a project for my church, which involved planning, designing and putting things in place to for a service to celebrate our Pastor. With days to go, my laptop computer fell, and the screen was cracked.
As you may know, I am a minister and author, among other things. I work with my computer. Briefly, I felt seized by fear, from the possibility of lost income and the resulting issues that would arise. This was something that I had both feared and sensed would happen. Thankfully, I had a computer monitor and I had most of my files backed up externally. If the Lord, did not prepare me for such an eventuality, I would have been lost. Mind you, it could have been prevented as well, because I missed the prompting to adjust my actions at the time.
So, you see, when you decide to do good deeds or simply carry out your tasks within the ministry, the evil one will try to sabotage you. However, God prepares you to either evade, withstand or counterattack.
Remember, never wallow in self-pity, anger, fear or doubt when this happens. Just know that it will and pray for God to prepare you for dealing with it. When you feel the pressures of an attack, get into a mode of praise and worship. Pray to the father that you may resist the evil one and he will flee from you. Incorporate fasting into your Christian life and never stop doing God’s work.
Remember…
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”-1 John 4:4 KJV
The Invitation
I invite you today to take a deep look at yourself and reflect on your life. Are you searching for something more? Are you satisfied with how things are today? Is God calling you to confess your sins, be baptized and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? Have you been ignoring him? Have you been facing immense hardships and challenges? What can you do to take the first step?
Trust God to help you with that first step.
Be encouraged.
Be bold.
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It shall be well with you, in Jesus mighty name.
And remember, be encouraged.
About the writer:
Minister Denise N. Fyffe is a devoted Christian, author, and servant of God, whose life is guided by her faith and values. Since accepting Jesus Christ at a young age, she has made it her mission to share her journey. She also shares her knowledge of the Bible with others. Besides her passion for writing, Minister Fyffe is actively involved in outreach, Christian mentorship, and ministering the Word of God.
