Day 15 - do not be defeated by Satan!

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DAY 15 INTENTION
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 Pray that we will not become defeated by the enemy's
attacks but rather call on the name of the Lord who is
on our side and our help in time of trouble.
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SCRIPTURE
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What if the Lord had not been on our side when people

attacked us? They would have swallowed us alive in
their burning anger. Praise the Lord, who did not let their teeth tear us
apart! Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and
earth. -- Psalm 124:2,3,6,8
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REFLECTION by Carmen Pate, 40 Days for Life
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The enemy attacks in many ways, but one of his
favorites is to slander us with hopes of tarnishing
our reputation and character, and ultimately to defeat our good work

for the Lord.  It is interesting to note however that it is usually
not the slander that causes harm to our testimony, but our response to the slander.
 Proverbs 24:10 says, "If you faint in the day of adversity your strength is small."

If we are applying God's truths to our lives moment by
moment, we are not swayed by the lies of the enemy and we will be strong.

Standing on the front lines, armed with God's truth, places you in the battlefield for the mind.

As you are prepared to present words of love, for the
sake of the unborn and for the distraught and confused
women and men who are entering the abortion
facilities, know that the enemy has prepared his
forces to attack your mind.

Unkind words from a protester, or vicious lies in the
local paper about who you are and what your mission
is, can indeed be hurtful.

But rather than give in to defeat, that is the time to
shine for the Lord, standing firm, as you call on Him
to defeat the enemy.

Remember the words of Romans 8:31, "If God is for us,
who can be against us?" Let's stand strong for those
who need us most.
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PRAYER
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Dear Lord, help us to ignore the verbal attacks of the
enemy and instead turn to You, our refuge and
strength. Help us to find shelter in the blessed promises and
provisions of Your Word.

Thank you that no enemy can defeat us, and we praise
You knowing that nothing can separate us from Your
love. In the name of Jesus, we come to You, Amen.