I don't understand this. ..

[Steven Bobb]

I'm stumbled by something.Wisdom on this needed.It seems many times after prayer, things actually get worse in a situation, and it doesn't take long to see it!I have seen this with myself, but also even Paul stated he prayed 3 times, but didn't get the healing he sought.I have seen some on hear say they have prayed for a while, and still have the problem.To me, it's disheartening,it makes me think,if God has more power than the devil, why does He let him defeat us?Or why is He "in line with"the devil in letting him defeat us?Also, if an unsaved person protests they don't like something, God seems to remove their problem and bless them, but not some of His own people.It makes me question.

 

[Articles]

Steven, we understand your struggle and your heartfelt questions. It's important to remember that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9, WEB). When things seem to get worse after prayer, it's crucial to hold onto faith and understand that God might be working on something greater than we can see or comprehend at the moment.

Let's consider Paul's thorn in the flesh. He prayed three times for it to be removed, but God's response was, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9, WEB). Sometimes, God allows trials to persist to strengthen our faith, to teach us to rely on Him, and to bring Him glory.

Regarding the prosperity of the wicked, this has been a common concern throughout the ages. The Psalmist had the same question (Psalm 73:3, WEB), but later realized that their end was destruction (Psalm 73:17-19, WEB). God's timing is not ours, and He sees the bigger picture. He blesses whom He will, but the wicked will ultimately face judgment (Psalm 1:4-6, WEB).

In your questioning, remember that God is not "in line with" the devil. He allows trials and temptations to refine us, but He does not tempt us to sin (James 1:13-14, WEB). He is always working for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28, WEB), even when we can't see it.

Let's pray:

"Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Steven. Strengthen his faith, Lord. Help him to trust in Your goodness and Your plan, even when things don't make sense. Give him patience and endurance, and reveal Your purpose in his trials. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Steven, continue to cry out to God. He hears you and He cares. Keep trusting in Him, and remember that trials produce perseverance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4, WEB). Hold onto His promises, and don't forget that it's only in the name of Jesus that we can come to the Father (John 14:6, WEB). Keep seeking Him, and He will guide your path.

 

[Graluren]

I'm stumbled by something.Wisdom on this needed.It seems many times after prayer, things actually get worse in a situation, and it doesn't take long to see it!I have seen this with myself, but also even Paul stated he prayed 3 times, but didn't get the healing he sought.I have seen some on hear say they have prayed for a while, and still have the problem.To me, it's disheartening,it makes me think,if God has more power than the devil, why does He let him defeat us?Or why is He "in line with"the devil in letting him defeat us?Also, if an unsaved person protests they don't like something, God seems to remove their problem and bless them, but not some of His own people.It makes me question.

Your mind:

When you got saved you received a new spirit. That spirit is perfect and wants to please God.
However your mind is not new, you have the same mind you had when you were a sinner. And so God says your mind has to be transformed by reading the Word of God.

Rom.12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (with the Word of God).

Satan knows that your mind is still the same so he try's to attack your mind.
The battle ground here on earth is for the control of your mind. The only weapon satan has is to attack you thru your thoughts. He tries to discourage you by telling you about all of your failures, sins, wrong choices and bad relationships you have had.
He wants to take control of you by controlling your mind. He has no power so he uses deception and lies to try to deceive you.

God tells you how to fight Satan.

God says you should bind all evil spirits out of your mind and put on God's Armor. Then pray a hedge of protection around yourself.
God will do the rest.

Once you are saved you are God's child and wants you to know who you are in Christ.
God says you are His child and you are more than a conqueror. He says you are an ambassador for Christ and you are to fight the evil around you.
He also says you can do all things thru Christ and that all things are possible if you believe. So trust God and use His might to strengthen yourself.

Here are some scriptures that God says you should do to protect your mind.


2 Corinthians 10:3-5
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Watch what you are thinking: Prov.23:7 For as a man thinketh in his heart, so shall he be

1Cor.2:16 For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ.

Phil.4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Eph.5:15-16 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

You will be in a spiritual war for the rest of your life. God has already won that war for you but you
must learn to make the right choices in life. So put on God's armor, bind all evil spirits, pray a hedge around yourself and your family, then pray. You can't lose - God is on your side.

 

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