Stay clear-headed and watchful, the devil prowls like a hungry lion looking for someone to destroy. Be alert to spiritual and moral dangers. Stay disciplined in prayer, community, and Scripture so you’re not an easy target.

1 Peter 5:8-10 Easy: Think seriously about how you live. Watch carefully for danger. Remember that the Devil is your enemy. He wants to hurt you. He walks about like a hungry lion. He is looking for someone to kill and then eat them!  But you must be strong to fight against him. Trust God completely. Remember this: Believers all over the world are having the same kind of trouble. ¹Yes, you will have trouble like this for a short time. But after that, God will make everything right. He is completely kind and he will always help you. Because you belong to Christ, God has chosen you to live with him in heaven for ever. You will join him in that beautiful place. Then God will make you well again. He will make you strong in your spirits. You will be able to stand strongly.

Father God, teach us to be alert and humble. Protect us from the enemy’s attacks, give us courage to resist, and hold us close when suffering comes. Restore us, strengthen our faith, and make us steadfast until you bring us to your eternal glory. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.