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The following is important:
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When “dark circumstance” is marching against you, do not get reactive.
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Instead look up to Jesus, and take your thoughts captive in order to not become overcome with evil, but to overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, To Stand:
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On "The Chess Board of the Soul", we accept the "checkmate" that Jesus won for us and we also use God’s strategic wisdom to diffuse enemy strongholds to put the dark side in, “check”. This enables us to take territory for the kingdom of heaven in order to make the world a better place.
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In the "end game" all hell is going to break loose and along with the right attitude it is also going to take wisdom, discipline and endurance to win the prize that God has promised to those that love Him. Please consider the following words from Jesus:
…and many false prophets will arise and mislead many. Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. BUT THE ONE WHO PRESERVES TO THE END WILL BE SAVED …Mathew 24:11-13
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It really will be tempting to scream at the dark side and get mad" But we are called to be "the light and the salt of this world. So, as the world continues to descend into the anarchy of a "Mad Max world" and the anti-Christ tech emerges in the aftermath. Here are a few strategies to "stay emotionally balanced and mentally strategic"
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Instead of checking the news or talking with anyone first thing in the morning, "check in" with "The almighty" by reading psalms out loud, saying prayers and doing bible study.
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Then have breakfast and then a light workout to warm up, before stepping into the day.
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I also suggest always having a bible and in your purse, pocket or backpack for quick reference throughout the day and listen to christian music or your favorite pastor in your car or as you clean the house.
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Also play more chess, it helps to "see things as they are" and make logical decisions that are not reactive.
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And remember it is not about what happens to us, but only how we respond. After all we have the millennial Kingdom to look forward too.

They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death. Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.”…Revelation 12:11-12






