John 10:10
John 10:10 (ESV) "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." This is one of my favorite verses. So profound and foundational for our spiritual wellbeing. Don't let the enemy steal from you. He tries many times every day to take from us and hinder the good things in our lives. Be aware of this. Fight this! You need to know the voice of God's Spirit. Learn to recognize the feeling you get when something is not right. Recognize when your thoughts, decisions, moods, and responses to things start to shift away from the place where you are walking in step with the Spirit. Fight relentlessly to protect that circle of peace around your life. Stay in the place of refuge and never surrender the good things in your life.