Author Darlene J. Conard

Over and over, I recited Hanna’s declaration. “My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up. The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord‘s, and he hath set the world upon them. He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.” (1 Samuel 2:1-10 KJV)

The words brought strength to me each time I read it out loud.

“He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.” These words stood out to me. Our strength is small from time to time. As long as we continue reaching for God nothing will stand in our way.

Several nights ago, I had an experience. In the middle of the night, in a midsleep I could hear myself saying, “No weapon formed against me shall prosper. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. No weapon, physical or spiritually will ever destroy me in the name of Jesus.” Our God is greater than anything on this earth. Someone told me once there was no devil. “You know why? Because I say there isn’t one.” It doesn’t work that way. Satan can do what he wants with that. I choose to believe that Jesus King and has defeated evil.

I encourage you to pray, stay in His word and live for Him with all your heart.

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