Strengthened to Stand

I call you to holiness, to a life that is consecrated and set apart to Me. This comes from the revelation that you are living as one with Me in spirit and there is no separation. Strengthen yourself spiritually by constant communion with Me.  

I urge you to protect your times of praise, which is a weapon, worship, fasting and prayer.  Study My word, immersing yourself in truth so that your mind is renewed. Put on the full armour of God to take the ground. Then stand in victory. Do not neglect meeting together, sharing bread and wine.  Community which offers mutual edification, sharpening and loving support is vital in the days ahead.

When challenges come, do not resist. The natural response is to stop or, at least, shrink back. How about leaning in? You know that difficult times build perseverance and perseverance builds character, character that is strong enough to carry the weight of your call.

I need you to stay strong in your faith as you fearlessly pursue what I have called you to do. Be those ones who are spiritually robust enough to carry My glory as you partner with Me to see the Kingdom bear much fruit and the harvest of souls. I am raising up My Warrior Bride!

Activation:

Prayerfully read through the word and ask the Lord to highlight anything you need to do to strengthen yourself spiritually. Are there spiritual disciplines which you have neglected?  Do you need to deal with fear, self-doubt or lack of confidence? What do you need to put in place to take hold of what God has called you to?

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NLT)

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way and may your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 

1 Corinthians 16:13 (AMPC)
Be alert and on your guard; stand firm in your faith (your conviction respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, keeping the trust and holy fervor born of faith and a part of it). Act like men and be courageous; grow in strength!

Ephesians 6:10- 13 (CEV)

Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks. We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.