The Unashamed Princess (116)

Hmmm….

Three different churches in Miami talking about spiritual warfare and temptation.

This is interesting…

Looks like the Holy Spirit is working quite a bit lately. 

ROMANS 8:1 

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” 

“The ONLY weapon Satan has against you is LIES.”

“Satan’s greatest attacks come when you’re doing the most for God’s kingdom. He wouldn’t bother you if you’re doing nothing. More oppression means you’re doing more work for God.” 

These have all been the theme of this past month. August was wonderful and I saw many things come into fruition. After a year of being single, God finally said “ok, I’ve told you no many times; this one is a yes,” and I began a relationship with someone who was my best friend. Someone who shared my greatest passion; sharing the Gospel with those who desperately need it. I saw the ministry we created (before we were in a “relationship) not only begin, but begin a process that could grow it into something bigger, something more people could take part in. I saw advances where I work, where I (may) go to school later, and just all around, I saw God moving in ways I had never seen before.

I’ve always experienced some of the darkest moments I ever have since I began my walk with Christ. I firsthand experienced what it’s like to be so overtaken by the enemy, you’re basically “asleep”, unaware of how you even got to the point in which you did. Not that you weren’t physically aware, but spiritually, you were asleep, so that when you “woke up”, you have no idea how things got so bad. I’ve felt some of the greatest temptations ever, to the point where Satan’s just blitzkrieg’d me, telling me I wasn’t saved, that God was never in me, and that everything I’ve ever believed was a LIE.

His lie was just that; A LIE. 

I volunteer for CF Students and the pastor that spoke today is a good friend of mine. He said something that stood out to me and, if you’re struggling right now, I hope it is able to help you.

We’re talking about spiritual warfare. In the sermon, he said “Satan knows our weakest point. He knows where we struggle most. In temptation, he will pinpoint that and ATTACK it.” 

Personally speaking, something that haunts me is the security of my salvation. I am often reminded of Fellowship Church and how I was able to go a year in the church, serving, volunteering, going to Bible studies, etc, but NO one (not even a boyfriend I had at the time) knew me well enough to tell me to my face “YOU ARE NOT SAVED. REPENT.” Recently, Satan’s been attacking me with that, telling me all these temptations are due to the fact that I am “not saved”. Some of you will find that to be ridiculous, and I agree as well, but the truth is, in the moment of temptation, YOU DO NOT SEE IT. It’s clear now (because I’m past that), but in the moment, I asked God “What am I? Am I really a phony? Only You can tell me truth. Not my friends. Not my family. Not my church. Not my boyfriend. Only YOU can tell me.”

His answer to me was “daughter”. I am His daughter and God does NOT UN-ADOPT. I am His and always was His.

These past few weeks, the same message has been repeated time and time again. In BOTH my devotionals, in church, on the radio, EVERYWHERE. God has been telling me the SAME THING everywhere I turn.

I AM GOD.

I AM FAITHFUL.

STAY IN MY WORD.

STAY IN MY TRUTH!

IT IS A SWORD.

SATAN WILL TEMPT YOU.

SATAN WANTS TO MAKE YOU USELESS.

SATAN WANTS YOU TO FALL.

BUT I WON’T LET HIM.

YOU WONT FALL.

EVEN IF YOU LOSE EVERYTHING.

YOUR HOME, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR BOYFRIEND.

EVEN IF YOU LOSE EVERYTHING…

YOU’LL NEVER LOSE ME, BECAUSE YOU’RE NOT HOLDING UNTO ME.

I, THE LORD, AM HOLDING UNTO YOU AND I WILL NEVER LET GO… 

tiahipona asked: hi! i was just wondering why you referred to the guy you were with in your latest post as Boaz?

Ok, bear with me because the only picture I have of us together was the one I posted and I’m so not posting that one again. Also, I’m totally just finding an excuse to post another picture of him. lol

The “Boaz” I posted is actually my boyfriend. That’s why I called him Boaz (like Ruth & Boaz). His name is actually Ralphie and he’s such a blessing. Seriously, THIS DUDE LOVES JESUS! We have a heart for the same ministries and it’s really awesome getting to serve alongside him. It really is. 

He’s kinda like the unashamed prince. lol. jk. 

Anywho, that’s who that was. :3