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Becky Porter
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July 16, 2015
Checkmate!
By Becky Porter
I hear the Lord saying: Just like in a game of chess - I
know every single move the enemy will ever make, and I
have already “checkmated” him before he even gets there!
No matter how hard he tries he will NEVER win, for HE IS
ALREADY A DEFEATED FOE!!!
As you spend time in My Word and in My presence, I will
reveal the enemy’s plans to you in advance, and I will
show you what move he is going to make before he actually
makes it, and I will show you how to checkmate him EVERY
time! It is of the utmost importance that you spend
quality time communing with Me every day so that you will
be prepared and equipped and will not be caught off guard
by the tactics of the enemy. If you are prepared for
battle and already know in advance what move the enemy is
going to make, then you can thwart his plans and “cut him
off at the pass” and avoid his “land mines” and hidden
traps.
I have a glorious and perfect plan for your life, and I
will unfold it with precision and impeccable timing.
Often My people try to take things into their own hands
and do it their way – the way that “makes sense” to their
natural minds, but My ways are much higher than your
ways, and My plans will NEVER fail if you follow My
instructions and carry out My plans as I direct.
Many of you are war torn and battle weary from fighting
daily battles – battles of the mind and the flesh,
battles in relationships, battles with finances, battles
with health, etc. The enemy’s plan is to wear out the
saints; to distract them and keep them occupied and
focused on other things so they will not be effective for
My Kingdom, and so they will live defeated lives and
never fulfill their destinies.
Many of you have spent an inordinate amount of time
trying to recover from hits you have received from the
enemy. This should not be so. I want to teach My people
how to do effective spiritual warfare. The key is to get
My Word into your hearts – renew your minds by reading My
Word daily, meditate upon it and memorize it. My Word
and I are ONE, and as you “eat” My Word you will be
transformed more and more into My image and likeness. As
you truly begin to know, and receive the truth of My Word
and My promises to you, you will LIVE it! You will begin
to think differently and talk and act differently, you
will respond to others differently, and you will respond
to circumstances differently. You will begin to see
yourself differently, you will see others differently,
and you will also see ME differently!
As you renew your mind through the transforming power of
My Word you will become stronger spiritually and it will
become easier to put the flesh under and to walk in
purity and righteousness. Be quick to repent and quick
to forgive – all of these things help you to close access
doors to the enemy. Remember to put on your spiritual
armor daily, (Ephesians 6:10-17).
Praise is a weapon of warfare – listen to praise music
daily and sing along with it. As you praise Me with a
heart of worship I will clothe you with My glory, and
chains of bondage will be broken off of your life. There
are many songs that contain scriptures – as you sing My
Word it will transform and strengthen you.
You also need to have balance in every area of your life
– not only do you need to spend quality time with Me
daily, but you also need to get the proper amount of
sleep, you need to heave a healthy diet, and you need to
get the proper amount of exercise. Everyone has certain
daily responsibilities that they need to take care of,
but you also need to have FUN in your life as well! Many
of you are so burdened and stressed with your daily
responsibilities, you don’t think you have time for fun
recreational activities, but it is a very important part
of life because it helps to keep you from getting “burned
out.” If you give Me the opportunity, I will help you
find the proper balance that you need, and as a result
you will have a much higher quality of life.
2 Corinthians 3:18 AMP
And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we]
continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror
the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured
into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and
from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes]
from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.
Romans 12:2 NLT
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but
let God transform you into a new person by changing the
way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for
you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Isaiah 40:31 AMP
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for,
and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength
and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up
[close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they
shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint
or become tired.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 AMP
For wisdom is a defense even as money is a defense, but
the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields and
preserves the life of him who has it.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future.
Becky Porter
lovetoencourage@yahoo.com
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Margaret Jacob
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Becky -
Your post brings so much encouragement to me as I am in the heat of the battle nearly 24/7 for some time now.
When you mentioned land mines and hidden traps, I remembered the Lord telling me awhile back to watch my blindside. He also had brought to mind the picture of a chess board. Jeremiah 29:11 is a favorite verse of mine and I love to speak it out loud as a declaration over my life.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A POST WHICH SPOKE SO CLEARLY TO ME!
BLESS YOU AND YOURS!
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Becky Porter
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Hi Margaret,
I am so glad you were encouraged by this post!
I am SO SORRY you have been going through such great
difficulty - my heart goes out to you. Many people have
shared that they, too, are fighting some fierce battles.
I pray that God will strengthen and encourage each one of
us that are in the heat of the battle, and I pray that as
we continue to trust Him and press into Him, He will pull
us into a place of deep and abiding peace and rest in
Him, and GREAT VICTORY!
I LOVE the confirmations you shared - absolutely
WONDERFUL!!!
You are very welcome for the post - it was truly my
pleasure! :o) I am absolutely thrilled that the Lord
ministered to you through this word - He is SOOOOOOOOOO
VERY faithful!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share - you have
truly blessed me today!
God bless you Margaret!
Becky
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