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Posted by Dion Todd October 31st, 2024 1,344 Views 30 Comments
For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord. I take refuge in you. Don't leave my soul destitute. Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, from the traps of the workers of iniquity. Let the wicked fall together into their own nets while I pass by. Psalms 141:8–10 WEB.
A simple but effective trap design that has been used through the ages is the pit trap. Hunters dig a deep pit and place sharpened sticks in the bottom of it. Then they cover the hole with foliage and put something irresistible in the center to lure the prey to it like a big piece of juicy meat. When the game goes after the bait, they fall into the pit and are caught in the trap. Something that looked really good turned out to be hiding something terrible.
While we are busy trying to live a Christian life, the enemy is busy digging pits for us to fall into. he tries to place tantalizing treats before us. If we fall for it, he will expose us and draw as much attention to our failure as possible. Fallen Christians being laughed at by the world are the devil's delight. Broken homes, broken people, and various addictions all started with a single thought. When people fall, they often become trapped in an endless loop and just can't seem to get out of it.
Maintain a healthy balance in your life, and when you start feeling those little warnings from the Holy Spirit, back away. Will the Lord let you fall into a trap? Apparently, because we fall into them by following our own lusts and desires, not His. A fish goes after the bait because they are hungry, and something inside of them wants it. If they are not interested, then the lure does not work. Fish that are not hungry don't bite.
David prayed for the Lord to keep him from the traps of His enemies (Psalm 141:9). Jesus told us in the model prayer, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" (Matthew 6:13). So be wary of the tempting treats that appear beside your path today. If you have already fallen, know that the Lord can still lead you out of it, for it is not over yet.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please keep from falling into the traps of my enemies. Help me to see them clearly for what they are and avoid them. Please send the Comforter to me like You promised and cover me with Your peace, love, and grace today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Heavenly Father, please keep from falling into the traps of my enemies. Help me to see them clearly for what they are and avoid them. Please send the Comforter to me like You promised and cover me with Your peace, love, and grace today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Lord, please keep me strong and give me peace against the devil and his evil. Help me be the man that you want me to be and live a good healthy life physically and mentally. Keep me close and guide me away from evil. Amen ❤️
Amen! Dear God, we love you and we praise You!! On this day of the world's recognition of our ultimate enemy, I praise YOU for saving us!! You have given us a way out of the pits of this life. May our eyes be on You today and give us the heart to pray for our enemies. I pray in Jesus' name above all names, Amen 🙏
Comment from Wanda Pennington
1 month ago
Amen and Amen Sister in Christ
Comment from Dan Remley
1 month ago
Amen Laura ❤️ I love what you wrote and really something to think about when evil comes calling. Thanks.
Heavenly Father, please keep from falling into the traps of my enemies. Help me to see them clearly for what they are and avoid them. Please send the Comforter to me like You promised and cover me with Your peace, love, and grace today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Protect us Lord Have mercy on us Amen
Yes Father, Through all the "Hustle and Bustle" today, give us a Peace and your Love. I believe when we feel your Love , it energizes us! Protect us from the Evil one, I know he will try to take it from us. In the Mighty name of Jesus, Amen!
Happy Thursday, y'all, praying you are having a most blessed day! 🌻💛😀
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 month ago
Have a blessed day RHM fam!🌞🧡
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 month ago
Amen and Amen and Amen, thank you so much Pastor for this timely message!!! We all, naturally including my self, need to really look at our wants and needs as if we were making a list and scratching out all the many wants actually outweighing the needs and keep on trusting our Lord and God to help us meet our needs, because He knows what we really need!
Amen, Lord help me to be more aware and avoid the traps of the enemy.
I fell, I was spammed and took the bait. The Holy Spirit opened my eyes before it was too late, thank you Jesus for sending the comforter, lead my out Lord. In Jesus name, I Thank you.
Amen! Thank You Father for Your protection and provisions!❤️
Amen, Lord 🙏
Heavenly Father, please keep from falling into the traps of my enemies. Help me to see them clearly for what they are and avoid them. Please send the Comforter to me like You promised and cover me with Your peace, love, and grace today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen ❤️🤟🏻
Amen!🕊️
Amen 🙏🏻 I need you in my life Lord. Please stay with me today and always. In Jesus name I pray. Amen 🙏🏻
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Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏!! Amen 🙏❤️🙏!!
Amen🙏please help Oh Lord 🙏please help us all especially today 🙏
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Yes my Lord, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.
Heavenly Father, please keep me from falling into the traps of my enemies. Help me to see them clearly for what they are, and avoid them. Please send the Comforter to me like You promised and cover me with Your peace, love, and grace today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. And, thank You, God, for all You are, most holy and mighty to save and restore me, I love and adore You! Amen!
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
Thank you for the encouragement!! I'm learning again about something that seems to be too good to be true!!