"All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine.
“Perhaps he can be tricked; then we will prevail, and take our revenge on him.” (Jeremiah 20: 10 NABRE)
Relentless spiritual warfare is the norm in Christian life. If you want to serve God, prepare for trials. (Cf Sirach 2: 1)
Your enemy the devil prowls like a lion seeking whom to devour. (Cf 1 Peter 5: 8). Therefore, be sober and alert. (Ibid)
Do not forget that He who is with us is stronger than our enemy. (Cf Matthew 12: 29)
"But the Lord is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not prevail.
In their failure they will be put to utter shame, to lasting, unforgettable confusion." (Jeremiah 20: 11)
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." (2 Corinthians 10: 4).
"In my distress I called out: Lord!
I cried out to my God.
From his temple he heard my voice;
my cry to him reached his ears." (Psalm 18: 7)
On Friday of the 5th Week of Lent 2017, be sober. Be alert.
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