Signs The Enemy Is After You

The enemy is a trickster and will use any tactic he can to get you to renounce Your Faith.

He shudders every time you renounce Christ. For everything that believers demonstrate a life in line with Christ, you are the enemy’s greatest temptation because he has an uncontrollable desire to shift you away from living a Godly life. Sometimes we don’t even know when he’s tempting us, because his attempts are so subtle. If you’ve ever felt like you were under attack by a negative force beyond yourself, that’s the enemy working to break you down.

Here are some signs the enemy is after you. It’s important that you recognize these so that you are not defeated.

Broken Faith

Have recent life situations and occurrences caused you to drift off course of your spiritual journey? While many of us have busy lives and busy schedules, if you’re constantly coming up with excuses for why you are no longer committed to being in active communication with God, you are probably being fed lies by the enemy. The enemy is a saboteur, one who deliberately destroys and obstructs. He will actively attempt to get you off course with God by telling you it’s okay to deviate from God, sometimes it’s in subtle ways, you wouldn’t be dealing with the situation you’re in.

Depression

By definition, depression is having feelings of severe dependency and detection. It causes feelings of sadness and loss of interest and can be a major clinical issue. When we’re going through a period of depression, the enemy is whispering lies to create self-doubt and sabotage us. These feelings are not in line with what God wants for us. We are told this in Proverbs 16:20 “He that Handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in theLord happy is he.”

James 4:7 is a great verse that reminds us to submit ourselves to God. If we focus on the positive and not our discouragement, the enemy has no place. If we resist the devil, he will flee from us,

Addiction

When it comes to addiction, 1 Peter 5:8 tells us to “Be sober-Minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Addiction can manifest in many ways including: drugs, alcohol, pornography, food, work, even shopping, all destructive tools to control you. The enemy gets you to fulfill it outside of God so that you feel complete emptiness and dependency on your addiction.

Abusive Relationships

You may think that in an abusive relationship you are simply targeted by your partner but abusive relationships are major indicators of the enemy’s presence. He is choosing you as his victim because he wants you beaten down in body and spirit, and this is not in line with what God wants for you. The Bible actually forbids physical or verbal abuse in marriages which can also be applied to relationships outside of marriage, Colossians 3:19 says “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.” Abuse is not a reflection of God’s love, just an attempt by the enemy to break you and your relationship down.

Telling Lies

God frowns when we lie. Lying is actually on the list of the seven things that are detestable to the Lord, along with a false witness who pours our lies. -Proverbs 6:16-19- The irony of a lie is that the enemy’s who is the father of lies is whispering lies to us to sabotage our lives and the lives of others. We may not think of the initial impact of our lies when we tell them, but it stirs up conflict and causes us to live lives outside of God’s vision for us.

Are You A Bridge Builder?

People who bring people together are bridge builders. You find them in all kind of places and in all kinds of circumstances. They are very lovable people who with the very best for other people. They work or do their daily activities and are always looking for ways they can mean something to other people. Bridges connect people.

What Qualities Do Bridge Builders Have?

Bridge builders are people with a big heart who like to see others flourish. They like to see other people be able to take steps that they would move forward and often leave good tips through which the other person can move ahead. I know a lot of people.

When I worked at the recovery center, I watched many bridge builders help people get of drugs. I myself have been a Bridge for these people, as well as adults who have been abused as a child, and helped people get out of domestic violence situations.

How To Recognize A Bridge Builder?

Bridge builders like to help to connect people. They quickly recognize what someone else needs and their minds start searching for ways to help the other person to move ahead. They are the coaches who know precisely what the next step is for someone. They ate never pushy: they just want you to receive happiness. They want it for you. Here are some examples of how to recognize a bridge builder.

A bridge builder knows a lot of people and doesn’t fail to bring people together.

A bridge builder listens carefully and is sincerely interested in how you are doing.

A bridge builder asks questions to find out what they can do for you.

A bridge builder provides opportunities for people to meet each other.

A bridge builder make contact between people possible.

They talk positively about other people.

Bridge builders enjoy it when people find each other.

Bridge Builders Make Good Leaders

There is all kinds of leadership. Bridge builders are often modest, even when their actions can mean a lot of other people. They are focused on other people. They are focused on other people’s happiness and will never drive people away from each other, in contrast to other leaders that speak harsh words about other people; the judge others without looking at the actual background of someone. And the most awful quality some leaders have is the pit people against each other. I get really upset about harsh leaders. Leaders who think they know it all but, in the meantime show discord. I don’t call them leaders I call them alligators.

I would take a bridge builder any day. They make sure that people find each other and connect to each other. They encourage people and make sure that people grow. I like bridge builders and am grateful for what they have meant in society.

, but from my point of view. Most drug addicts have had a horrible childhood and began taking drugs be cover up the pain and got caught up in the vicious cycle and cannot quit on their own.

I meet people every day that are complaining about drug addicts being useless pieces of crap

The same goes with all the stigma around mental illness. Most people have no idea what these people have been through in their life. Have they been abused, raped, torn down by their parents emotionally, were there parents alcoholics or drug users, was there domestic violence in their home.

Most people have no idea what others have been through in people’s lives. They just hate and judge people that aren’t the same as them.

Before You Speak Think

T-is it true?

H-is it helpful?

I-is it inspiring?

N–is it necessary?

K-is it kind?

Stay Out Of ‘Autopilot Mode’

Does life just happen to you? Or do you make life happen?

Imagine if you just drove home from work. You step out of your vehicle, and I ask how your trip was. You probably won’t remember how many times you switched lanes or stopped at a traffic light, right? Butt you got home safe regardless.

When we live on autopilot,it feels like someone else us driving, not us.

Our brains have developed an unconscious decision-making system so we can take care of routine tasks. It prevents us from overloading. However, modern life has hi-jacked our lives-the mechanism that is supposed to protect us is disengaging us from living.

Ninety-six percent of people in America admit to making most decisions on autopilot, according to this research has become an epidemic. Our minds are wandering most of the time.

We are living on autopilot in the place where we need to pay attention: our homes. People make decisions such as what to eat, what to watch on TV, or what to wear-without putting in any thinking.

In one study contributes say “were forgetting that when we are at home, the important things that are to interact with family and friends, without being constantly distracted.

Most people cannot remember what they watched on TV and additional research shows the binge-watching diminishes monody and perceived comprehension.

What about you?

Here are the signs you are living on autopilot:

Your routine is predictable

Your calendar is so full of repetitive activity, and you follow your plan without thinking. There no room for improvisation or last-minute changes.

You are pleasing others

You let other people’s expectations define your choices. You are not paying attention to want or need.

You are always on.

You ever pause to reflect on how you are feeling or what you are doing. You are busy, distracted, or both.

You feel time flies

You can’t remember what you did throughout the day. You feel guilty, like you haven’t accomplished much.

You believe you are missing out

You know you can have more joy, but you can’t help wandering around.

Living on autopilot disengages us from both or present a dour future.

Autopilot Is Not The Only Driving Option

Living on autopilot means leaning towards the most comfortable thinking mode. But we have two, we must learn to use both.

Though system 1 and 2 have been around quite some time, in the book Thinking, Fast and Slow that is mainstreamed,

System 1 is an automatic, fast, and unconscious way of thinking-its our autopilot. This system is autonomous and efficient, though deceiving too, it more prone to bias and repetitive errors.

System 2 is slow, conscious, and effortful-it requires attention and energy. It’s more reliable and can filter the misjudgments of system 1.

The Brain is lay-that’s why it learns towards System 1. We must be aware and train our mind to avoid living on autopilot.

It’s not that is better than the other-the secret lies in using them both in a balanced way.

System 1 is ideal for quick decisions based on little information. When you are driving your vehicle or doing the laundry, you don’t need to overthink. However, you wouldn’t use it to make more significant life choices, like you career, which home to buy, or who to marry.

System 1 is ideal for handling more complex mental activities m such as logical reasoning, managing interpersonal relationships, learning new things, and building habits. It can help you turn off the autopilot.

What are You Known For?

What Do Want To Be Known For?

No, I don’t mean this as a legacy, after death type of question. I mean it as a current present day one.

What Do You Want To Be Known For?

If you’ve even given yourself permission to take the time to answer this question, then you know that these simple words, when even together really represent a profound question. Mostly because your answer is made because of the choices you make in life. And, also the choices others make regarding you.

Everyone has a message

As it turns out, your answer to the question is fundamentally the bedrock of your message.

Despite what local and cable news may tempt you into believing, having a message around what you want to be known for isn’t just about politicians, fortune type CEOs, and high-profile entertainers and entrepreneurs. But it is anyone with a mission.

Your message (or what you want to be known for) is really the anchor that positions you in life. It is what helps you stand out.

Unfortunately I don’t see enough people paying much attention to their message as they should. They either don’t have one, or haven’t updated it to reflect present day.

I believe that kindness can change lives, heal wounds, and certainly help others. Do you want to be known for your love, your compassion, and kindness for others? Or hate, greed, unkind words or things you do.

What to want to be remembered for? I it is difficult to put your answers into words, but harder to do them. As I thought about this question there was really only two things that kept popping up. Two things the really mattered. As least for me.

1. I want to be remembered for being a Kind, compassionate person.

2. I want to be remembered for helping others.

I am a firm believer that love casts out all fear and kindness can change lives, heal wounds and help others.

I not only want to be remembered as someone who is kind, compassionate and help others; I want to actually Be someone who is kinds, compassionate, and help others, whether I am remembered for it or not. Helping people overcome challenges and obstacles, helping strangers (that become friends pursue their passions and everything in between.

I can be hard sometimes to remember that kindness and love go farther than hate and greed if your having an awful day.

It’s a little scary and nerve wrenching to say those things out loud, but once the question is answered. Keep it in your long term memory.

My Father alway told me “You catch more flies with honey than you do vinegar.” How true is that especially in today’s world.

What Do You Feed Your Soul?

A life that feeds your soul is one lived as your best authentic self. A soul-nourishing life offers a very different experience that a soul-starving life. Soul starving leave us overwhelmed, burned out, stressed, depleted of energy, unhappy, disconnected and generally stuck.

Unfortunately too many people live lives that starve their souls that leave a deep void within themselves and lose themselves.

Here are some ways I’ve found to feed souls:

Develop The Courage To Live A Life True To Yourself

To accomplish this you must stop making decisions about how to live based on other people’s expectations or judgements. Instead of doing what everyone else thinks you should do, do what you know you are meant to, what you alone feel is the right thing for you. And feel guided to do.

Living in this manner takes courage, but it allows you to live a life based on fulfilling your expectations for yourself and your souls urging.

Find A Balance Between Work And Play

Most people regret that they spend the majority of their lives working. If you have a career that involves doing your life’s work, your work probably feels like play. Doing meaningful and purposeful work provides a fabulous diet for your soul.

However if your work feels meaningless and your career is busy work rather than life’s work, or if you enjoy what you do but spend most of your time at your work site, life becomes unbalanced. After a while you’ll feel burned out and unhappy and your soul will scream for food.

An example of this is when I graduated, I entered the work field and became a server at the local college, I served athletes from the college I measured and weighed their food for the diets they were required to eat. It really wasn’t feeding my soul, but it paid the bills. Later I was a Nursing Assistant I loved this job I enjoyed helping people. I later worked at a retail store, I absolutely hated. My soul was screaming feed me.

Express Your Feelings

To many of us die without expressing how we feel about the people or situations in our lives. But the soul is fed by expressions of positive emotions like love, joy, gratitude, and passion.

That doesn’t mean we cannot express sadness or anger or other negative emotions. These need to be expressed too, but don’t get stuck in them.

Humans are emotional beings, and too often our souls guides us with deep emotions. Pay attention to what you feel, and express your emotions. Your soul will grow strong and you’ll feel it’s presence more clearly

Allow Yourself To Be Happy

We all have a right to be happy. Sometimes however, we may think we don’t deserve happiness. Or we might choose unhappiness as a way to prove how horrible our life is or to punish the people around you. In the process, unhappiness becomes a habit and we stop enjoying life. Plus you remove one of the primary soul nutrients from your life.

Our souls wants to be happy. Give yourself permission to be happy. If you have to force yourself to be silly things, sing, laugh, or dance, do it. Be happy. Happiness is an elixir for the soul.

Find And Fulfill Your Purpose

Your soul has a purpose. That soul purpose is your way of making a difference in this lifetime.

Sadly, most people feel their lives are meaningless, but our souls long for meaning. The emptiness you feel may come from your soul’s desire for you to do something positive and meaningful in the world, even if it’s on a small scale.

If you don’t know what your soul purpose is, choose a purpose something you feel passionate about that allows you to enjoy of service or do good in the world. You may however, have one purpose is simple like support and taking care of your family, or helping others, it doesn’t have to be a huge task, like finding a cure for a disease. My soul purpose is helping others, it makes me feel good when I can help others, and feeds my soul.

Don’t forget to always take time for yourself, sometimes it may feel selfish but, we all need to renew and refresh ourselves and our soul.

The Salt And The Rotten

Sometimes at home I smell something not quite right. I’ll go to the refrigerator and hunt through it until I find something. It might be a Tupperware dish opened up. It was something else in another life; but it died. This food was transformed. So food is not transformed. So, I throw it away.

Well, what happened has much to do with you. You see, salt doesn’t go bad, and for the same reason it keeps other things from going bad or rotten.

Look at the world and what’s going on in the nation, the media, the television it doesn’t smell right, so you shut it up out of your house, out of your family. Good, but not good enough. Food goes rotten because it is untouched by any preservative and that’s what the preservative of the world is-You!

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt loses its saltiness, what good is it? Stop complaining about how rotten the world is. Start praying, fasting, share the Word, be part of the answer because it is your business. You are the salt and if you don’t do your job, the world will continue to become rotten.

What is one thing that we can do to be part of the solution today, to stop evil, to be the salt of the earth?