The other night I was awake most of the night. I was battling thoughts about things I had watched years ago that were not good. TV shows and movies. I knew God had already forgiven me for doing that, but these things just kept coming to mind. I knew the enemy was trying to get me to think and dwell on evil things. I tried confessing those things again and that didn't work. I tried binding the enemy and that only worked for a little while then the thoughts came back again. Over and over I was tempted to become anxious and depressed because I couldn't get freedom from these thoughts. I was so discouraged because nothing I tried worked. Finally I remembered a prophecy that Diana Larkin gave that said, “Thanksgiving is a powerful weapon against anxiety and depression.” I started giving thanks to God for all the things He is doing and all the things He has already done and immediately I got peace and fell asleep. I woke up about three more times and gave thanks again and fell asleep. Each time was easier than the last time. After the third time I was able to sleep in peace for the rest of the night. God was trying to teach me a valuable lesson. Whenever I am tempted to get anxious or depressed, give thanks to the Lord for all He has done and that brings peace that passes all understanding. I choose to add that to my arsenal of weapons to use against the enemy!
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