Positive Quote for the Week-Your enemies serve a purpose

When there is someone in your life that is just waiting to watch you fail and they are camouflaged snakes that smile in your face but are secretly plotting behind your back, it can cause you to bring out some old characteristics that you thought were gone forever! Especially if the person that is betraying you is someone that you trusted; like a family member, best friend, spouse, or even a close friend it can be heartbreaking!

While we do need to make sure that we are aware of the people that we bring into our inner circle, your enemies actually play a significant role in your life. The Lord uses them to test your obedience, to teach you how to trust Him, and to test your faith in Him. You may not always recognize it, but if you stopped for a second and reflected on the enemies that you have encountered in your life you will realize how they have helped mold you in one way or another.

Some people are so vicious and cruel that they kept you on your knees in prayer asking the Lord for guidance, direction, and if you were being honest, strength that you don’t get yourself out of character and put them in their place. Often times some of the most valuable lessons that you will learn as children of God come from your encounter with people that wish you harm.

There is nothing more difficult than forgiving someone that made it their mission to make your life a living nightmare. It takes strength, maturity, and the power of the Holy Spirit to be able to truly forgive a person that caused you unnecessary chaos and destruction. The fact is that the Lord commands us to.

Scriptures on Forgiveness:

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

Mark 11:25 “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”

Luke 6:37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

Matthew 6:12 “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”

Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”

If you’ve missed any of the other weekly quotes, no worries I am listing them down below:

Positive Quote for the Week: Be Aware of the enemy’s devices

Positive Quote for the Week: Do not let the sun go down on your anger

Positive Quote for the Week: do not take your life for granted

Positive Quote for the Week: Faith will overcome the enemy

Positive Quote for the Week: Believe what you Pray

Positive Quote for the week: The Power of Worship

Positive Quote for the Week: What is Your Spiritual Diet

Positive Quote for the Week: Strengthen your prayer life

Positive Quote for the Week: Refrain from Self-Destruction

Positive Quote for the Week: Learn to Say No

Positive Quote for the Week: Start Your Day off Right

Positive Quote for the Week: God is Our Healer

Positive Quote for the Week: Don’t let the Stress get the Best of You

Positive Quote for the Week: The Power of Gratitude

Positive Quote for the Week: Know Your Circle

Positive Quote for the Week: Trust in the Lord’s Timing

Positive Quote for the Week: Do Not Let Temptation Overtake You 

Positive Quote for the Week: Pray for those who Spitefully use you

Below are some books that I have personally read that I recommend to help you get set free from the enemy and his devices. Each one provides you with warfare practices that you can apply to your daily life. Just click on the Link below the book and it will lead you straight to it. You will not be disappointed!