Open Doors and Leaky Pipes

Slow down and retrace your footsteps before you even take that actual  step. Ask yourself what might  happen if you proceed with what you are about to do, then retrace it and see if there is a better way.  Because in hindsight, you will find that rushing blindly into life's situations really don't accomplish anything or sometimes even make matters worse. 

Many times in my life, I wish that I would have thought about the words my tongue was throwing together  before actually saying them. How often are we left with our foot in our mouths and afterwards think, "Why didn't I just keep quiet because the hurt that was just unleashed can never be contained again?" Now it's out there for everyone to dissect and put a whole other kind of meaning to it.  I thought I was just voicing myself.

And how often do we have an ill affect on someone's life because we did what WE thought was best, but never considered the fate of everyone else's tomorrow? I am also, so guilty of this.
It almost seems like the devil has this strategically planned out. He  works his way into our lives before we even ever realize it's him.that.  We as Christians, let our guard down occasionally and he sees the perfect opportunity to step into our lives completely unsuspected. 

Even with foresight, it is almost impossible to envision all of the open doors and leaky pipes in our lives where evil has a chance to seep in. All we can do is put our faith in God. 

Ephesians 6:11
Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 

Here's my prayer to you when you are in spiritual warfare... (Put in your name or someone else in  and pray it aloud.......)

Gino

"By the power of God, 

Defend this man with your shield.

 Inspire him with your honor.

 Refresh him with your strength.

 Comfort him with your love.

 In his hour of need, let the drawn sword of your righteousness inbue him with the valor of all the legions of heaven so that he may confront every evil with the steadfast heart.!!!!" Amen and amen1

William Atimari