13 | Are you about to crash? Biblical Encouragement for Standing Firm

Terry shares a story about a damaged tree crashing in her yard to teach spiritual preventive measures for believers.  When our roots are damaged or not fed, we may eventually be unable to stand under the weight of stress or the storms that come our way.  This episode aired on March 17…..St. Patrick’s Day.  Terry also shared a bit about St. Patrick, who he was and what we know about his life.  The words he wrote on his breastplate are included at the end of the show notes to further encourage you in your walk.  Scripture References: I Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation,  but deliver us from the evil one Ephesians 6:11-12 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Support the Podcast: Download this episode Share the link with a friend! Leave a review or a comment Your support helps this message reach women around the world! Resources & Next Steps: 💛 Schedule a coaching session with Terry STEP 1:  Visit Terry's website.illuminatethepath.com STEP 2:  Book your first session. https://www.illuminatethepath.com/services STEP 3:  Do your work.....you've got this!   St Patrick’s Breastplate Written centuries ago by St. Patrick, this is a profound and simple prayer for protection. We find ourselves returning to again and again: I arise today  Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity.  Through belief in the threeness,  Through confession of the oneness,  Of the Creator of Creation. I arise today  Through the strength of Christ's birth with His baptism,  Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial,  Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension,  Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of doom. I arise today  Through the strength of the love of cherubim,  In the obedience of angels,  In the service of archangels,  In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward,  In the prayers of patriarchs,  In the predictions of prophets,  In the preaching of apostles,  In the faith of confessors,  In the innocence of holy virgins,  In the deeds of righteous men. I arise today, through  The strength of heaven,  The light of the sun,  The radiance of the moon,  The splendor of fire,  The speed of lightning,  The swiftness of wind,  The depth of the sea,  The stability of the earth,  The firmness of rock. I arise today, through  God's strength to pilot me,  God's might to uphold me,  God's wisdom to guide me,  God's eye to look before me,  God's ear to hear me,  God's word to speak for me,  God's hand to guard me,  God's shield to protect me,  God's host to save me  From snares of devils,  From temptation of vices,  From everyone who shall wish me ill,  afar and near. I summon today  All these powers between me and those evils,  Against every cruel and merciless power  that may oppose my body and soul,  Against incantations of false prophets,  Against black laws of pagandom,  Against false laws of heretics,  Against craft of idolatry,  Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards,  Against every knowledge that corrupts man's body and soul;  Christ to shield me today  Against poison, against burning,  Against drowning, against wounding,  So that there may come to me an abundance of reward. Christ with me,  Christ before me,  Christ behind me,  Christ in me,  Christ beneath me,  Christ above me,  Christ on my right,  Christ on my left,  Christ when I lie down,  Christ when I sit down,  Christ when I arise,  Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,  Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,  Christ in every eye that sees me,  Christ in every ear that hears me.