LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL

Glenn Clark ask us to consider temptations of the future.  He ask that we not look at the negative situations that can lead us into destruction, but to look at the positive side that can lead us away from the snares of life.

He ask us to make a list of past temptations and to think about the situations that created a problem for us.  After we make the list of temptations examine them, think about them and then burn them.  The act of burning them gives us an opportunity to bring all “four feet” into alignment in getting rid of the situations that can lure us away from our path.  We need to have a crystal clear idea of the roots of sin in the deepest recesses of our subconscious mind to protect us from future transgressions.

Glenn Clark ask us to “Look steadily at the good, not at the bad, at the things you want, not at the things of which you want to get rid of.”  Once we have looked at the negative aspects of our lives and cleaned out the festering wound that is caused by these transgressions, then it is time to look only at the good that we want in our lives.  This helps in convincing the subconscious that we are sincere.

The second way of convincing the subconscious is persistence.  By being consistent in our thinking on the positive and using statements such as, “I will to do the will of God,” this will convince the subconscious that we believe and mean what we say.

Glenn Clark urges us to put on the whole armor of God.  Clothed in the armor of truth and righteousness, very little can penetrate us.  Wearing sandals of peace, our feet are protected from the rocky path that could cause us to stumble and fall.

The helmet of salvation is the grace of God Himself surrounding our thoughts, our subconscious and conscious thoughts, and holding our hearts and minds in Jesus, so nothing can hurt us.  God’s sword of the spirit, which is His word will enable us to grow in grace, strength and power to help protect us and others.

Meditation

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the Lord thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee; He will not forsake thee (Deut. 31:6).

Prayer

Our Heavenly Father, with you by our side, we will have no fear, for we trust in You and You Alone.  You are a protector of Love, the provider of every good and perfect gift.  We abide within your eternal love and stand strong as a citadel, and no evil can reach us without first passing through You, and transforming our adversaries in the process.  Hold us close to Your Heart, accept our gratitude and our adoration and our love.  Amen.