Reflection: Resist, stand firm.
When we are under pressure spiritually, we need to resist the evil one. He may seek to devour us with persecution and other attacks. He will tempt us to live in ways that are destructive to our faith and which may involve a return to our former way of life. As we resist him, we should see it in the context of the community of faith globally. People in other parts of God’s church are much more likely to be spiritually aware than we western Christians. They can help us to be more aware, discerning and better able to resist.
Prayer: A Kenyan Blessing
All our problems, we send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties, we send to the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works, we send to the cross of Christ.
All our hopes, we set on the risen Christ.