Category Archives: Trials

Sword of the Spirit – Spiritual Stamina #1367

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1367 “Spiritual Stamina” Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Open Door #1366

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1366 “The Open Door” Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. – Revelation 3:8 Our reference Scripture verse was addressed to the church in Philadelphia which was … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Relaxed Fit #1359

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1359         “Relaxed Fit” For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever relaxes one of the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Anticipation #1357

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1357          “Anticipation” I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. – Psalm 81:10 The classic definition of ‘anticipation’ … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Perfect Will, Purpose, and Plan #1351

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1351 “Perfect Will, Purpose, and Plan” I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. – Psalm 57:2 We cry out to God in prayer for healing, provision, and deliverance … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Stability #1350

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1350 “Stability” The Lord is exalted…and he will be the stability of your times… – Isaiah 33:5-6 We desire stability in life. We do not like it when the earth quakes under our feet or when … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Love Held Him There #1349

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1349 “Love Held Him There” By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. – 1 John 3:16 Jesus could have … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Discipline #1347

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1347 “Discipline” Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. – Revelation 3:19 What comes to mind when you think of the word, ‘discipline’? Punishment? Pain? Restrictive, structured living? Discipline is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Deep Calls To Deep #1339

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1339 “Deep Calls To Deep” Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me. – Psalm 42:7 This Scripture reminds me of a time when … Continue reading

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