So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (NLT) You can stop attacks that come against you. Matthew 8:28–34 tells the story of what happened one day when Jesus came face to face with two crazed, demon-possessed men. In the distance, a large herd of pigs was feeding. The demons knew they didn’t stand a chance against Jesus, so they begged him, If you cast us out, send us into that herd of pigs. (v. 31, NLT). The minute Jesus spoke the word, the demons left, causing the entire herd of pigs to stampede into a lake and drown. You see, the enemy has to obey Jesus. Jesus has authority over all things in Heaven and on …

For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11 (NKJV) Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been focusing on speaking God’s Word over our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Psalm 91:9–16 is so rich with God’s promises of protection that I want you to read it word for word: Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, …

Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word Psalm 103:20 (NKJV) You can release angels. Psalm 103:20 is worded very specifically. You might wonder why it doesn’t simply say angels listen to God. Although that would be accurate, that’s not what this verse is saying here. It says angels heed the voice of His Word, which means you can speak God’s Word and cause them to go to work on your behalf. Hebrews 1:14 says that angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation. Isn’t that incredible? If you’re a believer, angels are here to serve you! You need to know that they’re on standby, ready to spring into …

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. James 1:26 (NKJV) Your words and the pictures they paint are helping to create your heart beliefs. You need to be careful what you say because words can either deceive your heart or empower it with truth. Have you ever met someone who lied so much they now believe their own lies? It’s incredible how the mind works. But just as words can deceive, they can also empower your heart with truth. And when you know the truth, the truth will set you free (John 8:32, NLT). If you speak the truth of God’s Word, it will start to change what …

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations. Ephesians 3:20–21 (NKJV) If you hear two stories—one positive and one really negative, which one do you think will stick with you longer? The negative one. As human beings, we tend to be drawn to the negative, but you can get into the habit of being positive. Instead of worrying, you can train yourself to speak God’s Word over every situation. Instead of letting stressful, negative, angry thoughts run rampant in your mind, you can meditate on God’s promises and claim them over your life by speaking …