The Missy Project

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This week I have read the book that has definately transformed my life. That book is called "The Shack". The character in this story suffers through unimaginable trials but in the mist of his pain is rewarded with a face-to-face encounter with the Lord God our creator. I dont want to give away to much of the story because I dont want to ruin it for you but I will give you enough so you will know that you do not want to miss reading this book. This book is based on Mack and his relationship or for better use of words "lack of" relationship with God. After his daughter is kidnapped, he finds himself in a deep black hole with no way out. That is untilhe receives a letter from God leading to the greatest weekend of his life. Please read this book!!

The Devil Fears

My husband and I have been attending a couple’s class at our church for several weeks now. In the beginning of our classes my husband and I noticed that the majority of the lessons that came up were very easy for us to discuss and deal with. But lately as the lessons have become more personal and we find ourselves sharing more and learning more than we thought we would, we have found ourselves having more differences. My initial reaction was to get scared and start doubting. But last night as we sat in class, listening to the other couples share their thoughts and feelings, I had the strongest revelation. The devil must really be afraid of us right now.

I think that the general way of thinking is that us as humans are usually the ones that spend our time fearing the devil. I mean we fear that he will attack our health, our family, our finances or any other aspect of our lives. But how often do we stop and think about how much he fears us.

"Why would the devil fear us", is probably the question that you are asking yourself right about now. Well, when I think back to the previous lives that my husband and I lived before we married and most importantly before we met GOD, I realize how much the devil must have loved us then. But now our lives are directly led by The Lord, therefore our lifestyle had completely changed. And people that we have contact with at anytime see that change in us.

So as all the couples in that room are working at making their marriage a priority based on GOD, it is putting the devil in extreme paranoia. Even though this is only the beginning of our walk with the Lord we have already seen and heard the effect that it is having in couples surrounding us. You see we can never really know how much your example will carry on. If one couple decides to make themselves one with GOD then that is going to show and reflect to their children. Their children will in turn have a different outlook in things to, which can be passed onto their friends. Then there are also any friends and families that are watching the changes occur in your life as well. The line is endless. It’s a never ending ripple that has begun. So what better way for the enemy to sever that line than to cut it in the beginning? No wonder we are feeling the pressure! No wonder we are under attack as heavy as we are! There is no way that the enemy wants any of these marriages to make it through this tie in our lives. The devil fears us. Wow! Do you see now how much power there is in the marriage that puts GOD in the center? There is definitely enough power to make the devil fear you. That completely blew me away. I walked away from that meeting feeling a completely different way then I was when I walked in. Knowing that what we are doing has to be one of the best choices we could have possibly ever made. The Lord is preparing us for something big, and even though the devil is scared and anxious to stop it. We have to be stronger than we have ever been and keep our eyes on the prize