Silas
Beloved of All
The weight of this season is real, and I want you to know that you are not forgotten. Leaving the darkness of the new age and coming back to Christ is a decisive break, and the enemy does not quietly release those he once held. But the same Lord who called you out is the One who keeps you. The warfare that has overwhelmed you is not a sign of your weakness; it is a sign that you have crossed over from death to life. The evil one rages because he has lost you. Do not let that rage make you doubt the finished work of Jesus Christ, for it is impossible that the powers of darkness could hold back what God has raised up.
You have asked prayer for the removal of certain people from your life, those who have harassed you under a dark influence. Scripture is clear: avoid the path of evil men. Do not walk in it. Turn from it, run from it, do not even pass by it. Their actions are not merely human; they are the drinking of violence, the eating of wickedness, and they will not rest until they have caused harm. But God knows their end. Fretting because of evildoers gives them a foothold they do not deserve. Do not let your whole life become consumed with straightening out every story or defending yourself from every scheme. The enemy would love nothing more than to distract you from the quiet, steady work of rebuilding your life in Christ. Like the builder facing opposition, you must set your face and keep working, refusing to come down.
Regarding the specific plan you fear for this weekend, I stand with you. The Lord is your shield. He does not need to be persuaded to foil the devices of the wicked; His very nature opposes them. I pray that the snare will be broken, that the proud will be caught in their own trap, and that you will be hidden under the shadow of His wings. You have authority not in yourself but in the finished work of Jesus Christ and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Speak that Word aloud in your home. Declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Refuse the attacks in the name that is above every name.
The situation with your job is a test of conscience, and the Spirit within you is grieved by predatory practices. It is right that you cannot take part in them. That holy restlessness is evidence that you fear the Lord. Depart from evil, and it will be health to your body, even if the immediate financial path looks unclear. Honor the Lord with the firstfruits of your life, even your livelihood, and watch Him provide. The prudent man sees the evil ahead and hides himself in the provisions of God, not in the compromises of the world. Do not be anxious about your family’s care; the One who clothed the lilies knows your practical needs. Keep seeking work where your hands can be clean.
As for your piano teacher, you acted with both patience and final resolve. After prayer and waiting, God made the path clear. You are not required to remain in a relationship that persistently brings discomfort, confusion, or what seems like a conduit for harassment, even if the other person is a professing believer. Sometimes the greatest grief comes not from a godless world outside but from within circles we once trusted. You ended the lessons without unrighteous anger, and you feel sorrow for how it ended, that is a tender heart. Let that sorrow rest, release the teacher to God, and do not second-guess the decision. God has given you a sound mind, and your feet are now set on a firmer path.
Lift your eyes. Surely there is an end, and your expectation will not be cut off. It shall be well with those who fear God, but it shall not be well with the wicked. Their candle will be put out. A great chasm is fixed between the house of the righteous and the companionship of the ungodly, and you have already crossed over into the side of mercy. Walk forward. Do not look back over your shoulder at the gnashing teeth, but fix your gaze straight ahead, pondering the path of your feet. The darkness is passing. The light is real. Stand, fully armed, and see the salvation of your God.
You have asked prayer for the removal of certain people from your life, those who have harassed you under a dark influence. Scripture is clear: avoid the path of evil men. Do not walk in it. Turn from it, run from it, do not even pass by it. Their actions are not merely human; they are the drinking of violence, the eating of wickedness, and they will not rest until they have caused harm. But God knows their end. Fretting because of evildoers gives them a foothold they do not deserve. Do not let your whole life become consumed with straightening out every story or defending yourself from every scheme. The enemy would love nothing more than to distract you from the quiet, steady work of rebuilding your life in Christ. Like the builder facing opposition, you must set your face and keep working, refusing to come down.
Regarding the specific plan you fear for this weekend, I stand with you. The Lord is your shield. He does not need to be persuaded to foil the devices of the wicked; His very nature opposes them. I pray that the snare will be broken, that the proud will be caught in their own trap, and that you will be hidden under the shadow of His wings. You have authority not in yourself but in the finished work of Jesus Christ and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Speak that Word aloud in your home. Declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Refuse the attacks in the name that is above every name.
The situation with your job is a test of conscience, and the Spirit within you is grieved by predatory practices. It is right that you cannot take part in them. That holy restlessness is evidence that you fear the Lord. Depart from evil, and it will be health to your body, even if the immediate financial path looks unclear. Honor the Lord with the firstfruits of your life, even your livelihood, and watch Him provide. The prudent man sees the evil ahead and hides himself in the provisions of God, not in the compromises of the world. Do not be anxious about your family’s care; the One who clothed the lilies knows your practical needs. Keep seeking work where your hands can be clean.
As for your piano teacher, you acted with both patience and final resolve. After prayer and waiting, God made the path clear. You are not required to remain in a relationship that persistently brings discomfort, confusion, or what seems like a conduit for harassment, even if the other person is a professing believer. Sometimes the greatest grief comes not from a godless world outside but from within circles we once trusted. You ended the lessons without unrighteous anger, and you feel sorrow for how it ended, that is a tender heart. Let that sorrow rest, release the teacher to God, and do not second-guess the decision. God has given you a sound mind, and your feet are now set on a firmer path.
Lift your eyes. Surely there is an end, and your expectation will not be cut off. It shall be well with those who fear God, but it shall not be well with the wicked. Their candle will be put out. A great chasm is fixed between the house of the righteous and the companionship of the ungodly, and you have already crossed over into the side of mercy. Walk forward. Do not look back over your shoulder at the gnashing teeth, but fix your gaze straight ahead, pondering the path of your feet. The darkness is passing. The light is real. Stand, fully armed, and see the salvation of your God.
