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The Steinkamps have written 18 books. Most of these are available
only in the Rejoice Marriage Ministries Bookstore, as are over 100
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IS YOUR SPOUSE YOUR ENEMY? -
Who is your enemy? Your spouse? Many would say, "Yes, because they
did_______, and they ________ and they still_______ against me." I
thought the same way many years ago. I could not believe that my
husband would be unfaithful. I could not believe that my husband who
loved our children would risk giving up everything for his own selfish
desires. During my own spiritual journey I found out who the enemy
really is to each of our families.
"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." Ephesians 6:1
I want you to become knowledgeable about the real enemy. It is the
Devil, or Satan.
"My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6
We need to beware of the Enemy, as his purpose is to destroy all of
us. We need to be on guard and alert against the enemy attacks.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy, I have come
that they may have life, and have to the full." John 10:10
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around
like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him,
standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers
throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings."
I Peter 5:8-9
Learn to pray and fight the enemy who is coming against your marriage.
As a Christian, and as one praying for God's restoration of their
marriage, you have an arsenal of weapons available to you. God has
given us the weapons; we only need to learn how to use each one:
* Word Of God - Read Hebrews 4:12 and Ephesians 6:17
* Armor of God - Read Ephesians 6:10-17.
* The Name of Jesus - Read Matthew 28:18-20
* Praise - Read Psalm 8:1-2
* Hedge of Thornbushes - Read Hosea 2:5-7
* The Blood of the Lamb - Read Revelation 12:10-12
* Fasting - Read: Isaiah 58:6
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world
does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.
On the contrary, they have divine powers to demolish strongholds.
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up
against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought
to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
As you continue your spiritual journey, I challenge you to start
reading different books about spiritual warfare. Do not be afraid
or fearful. God is on the throne. Walk in victory. Know who you
are in Christ! There is victory for your prodigal and loved ones!
Jesus Christ defeated the enemy, Satan, on the cross.
"You dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because
the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
I John 4:4
"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and
to overcome all the powers of the enemy; nothing will harm you."
Luke 10:19
Remember, your spouse is not your enemy. The enemy is Satan. We have
the authority through Jesus Christ to win the war for our family. I
pray that you might be encouraged as you come to understand that your
spouse is not your enemy, and that this is a winnable war, through
the power and blood of Jesus Christ.
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
Rejoice Marriage Ministries
Post Office Box 10548
Pompano Beach, Florida 33061
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</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Blessings,
D.