OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS THURSDAY 15TH MARCH 2018: ENEMY WITHIN
MEMORISE: So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the
owners thereof. Proverbs 1:19
Please read: 2 Samuel 12:7-10
MESSAGE:
One enemy you must conquer is yourself. If this is done, you will surely win other external battles because, the toughests battles are the ones within.
All those who failed in external battles
failed because they could not win the internal battles they had with lust, anger, pride, lies,
disobedience, greed, unwillingness to forgive, bitterness or vain glory.
It is never too late to
start that battle. Start today!
Every major Bible character had their
weaknesses. The only difference was that while some brought theirs before the Lord and
received help to overcome them, others simply
ignored theirs probably because they thought it
was little, but it later ended up defeating them.
The truth is; that little vice in your character has great prospect for growth. If ignored over a
period of time, the little foxes will become great giants. Prayerfully search yourself, and ask the Holy Spirit to cast a spotlight on your character
and root out every hidden sin or character trait
that will hinder you greatness and bring you down in the future.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, please uproot from my life every trace of anger, greed, bitterness and the unwillingness to
forgive.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 26-27
Mark 15:1-26
Hymn 16
1. Christian, seek not yet repose,
Hear thy gracious Savior say;
Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray.
2. Principalities and power,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for the unguarded hours:
Watch and pray.
3. Gird the heavenly armor on,
Wear it ever night and day;
Ambushed lies the evil one:
Watch and pray.
4. Hear the victors who o’ercame,
Still they mark each warriors’s way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
Watch and pray.
5. Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou loves to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word:
Watch and pray.
6. Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.
