Be mindful of what you say because every word has power.
And the enemy wants you to come out of character because out of character means that you have become weak. When you come out of the fruit of the spirit, the strength of God's spirit is not in you.
The Bible says that his strength is made perfect in our weakness, meaning that when we are weak, he can be strong. But we have to allow him to do that through us by inviting him in when we get frustrated, when we feel sad, when we feel upset.
Lord, I need you right now. God, I invite you into this. I'm starting to want to go handle this on my own. I'm starting to want to say things I know I shouldn't say. So, God, I invite you into this moment. Speak through me. Let love and joy flow through me.
And trust that he's going to bring that through you. But you have to invite him in because the moment that you begin to become weak, the enemy is looking for an opportune time to pounce in and use your own words against you.
The Bible says be sober-minded, be vigilant, because of your enemy, remember spiritual warfare. Your enemy prowls around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.
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