I had a little trial about a month ago, and this time I took notes as it was happening:
contending with my demon [1/28/10]:
so is it that the Lord can be kept out, and my faith in Him was false (but He can’t be kept out — He is everywhere.)
or is it that He can't be kept out, so therefore I can count on Him?
if I believe I can count on Him. (by faith we are saved.)
me: so if they send Satan and I beat him, then that's pretty much it, right?
demon: so you think you can beat Satan?
me: no, but the Lord can.
so He can’t be kept out, but my faith in Him was false?
twisting the words means that you cannot logically reconcile it.
if I can’t count on Him, then you are not logically consistent saying “both are true”.
if I can count on Him, then my faith was true, and the first one is false.
therefore, you were lying when you said you were logically consistent.
Annie
6:40pm sunday, 18th april
Satan and demons cast doubts on God's truth - His word and promises to us. God tells us He will never leave or forsake us. Sometimes He seems to disappear. He is trying to see if we really believe He hasn't. This is how our faith grows stronger. Believe!!!
Annie
6:46pm sunday, 18th april
I found out that fear is just an emotion that can be changed by an act of will. When I feel anxious or fearful, I choose to believe I am being joyful. After a few minutes the negative emotions begin to disappear. This is a good habit to develop.
Annie