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Ephesians 6:10-14<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.<\/p>\n

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.<\/p>\n

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.<\/p>\n

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.<\/p>\n

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;<\/p>\n

When you are doing the best you can and are being hung out to dry it is hard to keep a smile on your face. When you feel alone in the struggle and no one hears your cry on earth it is easy to feel abandoned by everyone. It could be your family, your friends, your church members, your coworkers, and your closest companion. My reminder to you is that when your armor has been tested and you are standing when no one else will to continue to stand until God has the final say. If you give up before your breakthrough then all of your endurance was for the enemy to have glory and say “look what I did to this one”. If you walk away before your appointed time then you may miss out on the blessing that was meant for you at the end of the trial.<\/p>\n

Stand, my friends. You are not alone. You have someone with you who will not give up. You have someone that will be with you where you are and will open the door to the next exciting chapter of your life! God will be with you as you take your stand!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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