“Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character]” (Ephesians 5:11).
The enemy is cunning. He wants you to be confused. If something seems off, stop and pay attention.
Instead of brushing it off and barreling forward, get away from the noises and demands of the world.
Get into a quiet space to hear from the Lord. Create space and time to hear from Him.
Stop and ask the Lord to give you discernment and clarity — to make it clear as day. Then listen up to hear from His Holy Spirit.
Expose the darkness for what it is and let the light in. Seek counsel from a Godly friend or counsel. Pray together.
Read the Scripture to combat the lies with the truth of God’s Word.
Then be sure to obey. Stay away from the fruitless deeds of darkness.
If God shows you to walk away – from a job or opportunity, a situation, or a relationship – as hopeful as you were for it, walk away!
God is our protector, and we need to trust Him at His Word and listen in for His voice and let Him do His job. The Bible says God provides a way of escape. Take it!
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
God is also our Provider, and He will provide a healthy and productive job, opportunity, situation and relationship when we yield to Him and follow His lead.
Do not cower to dark and fruitless situations or relationships, friends!
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4).
“‘They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord” (Jeremiah 1:19).
Sarah Guldalian 