127: A war for your soul | 1 Peter 5:8

Satan isn't a red cartoon with a pitchfork. He is on the prowl and wants to take you down. Stay alert. Stay close to God. There is an epic war going on right now. It's the largest battle in history, yet we can't see it. It is a spiritual war that has been waging for thousands of years. And bad news. Your soul is at the center. You are the prize. God and Satan. Good and evil. This conflict is vicious. Yet, it is so easy to go through our normal day and never give this a second thought. It's hard when you can't see something. But it's true, anyway. Peter tells us that Satan is like a lion seeking its prey. Have you watched those nature shows? I'm sure you have. The lion, flat on its belly, wading through the tall grass towards the unsuspecting prey. Without warning, the lion leaps and seconds later, the deed is done. Death. Destruction. The lion is victorious. Now play that scene out with our own lives. I can think of examples I've seen of people who have made horrible choices. Affairs, addiction, stealing. The list goes on. And it you play the scenario back in your mind, it's not hard to picture Satan stalking them with each seemingly small bad choice they made. Until the strike came. Death. Destruction. What can we do? Peter tells us to stay constantly alert. Be ready. Know that this is real. You are in the middle of a war for your life. For your soul. For the soul of your spouse, your children. Stay alert. Stay close to God. Fight for your life. The lion, after all, doesn't always win. About One Verse One Verse is a short, free podcast devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life. http://phosphorusproject.com/