I Peter 5: 8-9 ” Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, stand firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”

The devil isn’t very resourceful, he likes to use the same tactics over and over again for everyone…but he makes us think that we’re the only one suffering. And this in a nut shell, is how he isolates us from others and help. The devil will whisper in our ear that whatever is happening in our life – whether it be a temptation, or illness, or mental issue – is so awful that we can’t possible tell anyone about it. So we clam up and self-isolate, afraid to share our “horrible” secret with anyone. But by doing so, the devil has us exactly where he wants us…alone and hurting. This is where the brotherhood/sisterhood of Believers come in…we are all in this thing called life together…a community of Believers that all share the same struggles and problems. For if you are brave enough to share this “terrible” secret with a trusted person…you’ll soon discover that this secret isn’t unique at all. Don’t allow the devil to isolate you from others who can come up along side to pray, share their own struggles, and encourage you in yours.

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1