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Consider Covid-19 as a time of regeneration.


by Yvette van Niekerk


It is so easy to fall into self-pity mode, and once you are there, it is going to take a miracle to get you out. We need to start taking affirmative action in our lives; spiritually, we can draw near to the Lord. The whole world in turmoil, feeling desperate and isolated. Come, let us take up the Armor of God be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. We were reading from Ephesian 6, verse 10 to 20.

We know that the battle we are fighting is against the evil of this world. We also know we need to stand firm on God's Word. I strap on the belt of truth around my waist, and I ask the Lord to help me keep on speaking the truth and placing the breastplate of righteousness over my chest. Lord, I am the righteousness of God in Christ, no weapons formed against me shall prosper. My feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Help me to carry this Word out to a broken world. As I pick up my shield of faith today, extinguishing all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Standing firm on God's promises, no weapon or illness can come against me. I place the helmet of salvation on my head. I have a sound mind God's Spirit is with me. My sword is the Word of God, and I can use it in any situation. I am asking the Lord to help me pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

Psalm 91: 4 - 5 "God will cover me with his wings; I will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend me. I need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day."

Prayer Father God, I fear not, there is nothing to fear, for God is with me. I do not look around in terror and be dismayed, for He is my God. He will strengthen and harden me to difficulties, yes, God will help me; yes, He will hold me up and retain me with His victorious right hand of rightness and justice. (Isaiah 41: 10) In Jesus Name, Amen
Yvette van Niekerk

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