God & Me - Week 1: Friday

Psalms 46:1-3 

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

Commentary

H.H. Pope Shenouda III | Diabolic Wars
If you always think that it is difficult or impossible to conquer in the diabolic wars, you will faint, weaken and submit and consequently you will fall. But, when the devil fights you, be absolutely sure that you are able to conquer, otherwise God would not have allowed such an inequivalent war. Always contemplate on the lives of the saints who conquered.

Questions

• What word or phrase really stood out to me that I should consider memorizing? 

• What do these readings tell me about who God is and His role in my spiritual warfare? 

• What am I afraid of in my life? How can I pray for strength and courage about the things I’m afraid of?