He AILS our TAILS!!!

This past Friday night we had a Marriage Mini-conference at our church. One of the things my husband and I spoke about was the work and ways of the evil one who is bent on destroying marriages.  Here is a little something to tuck away in your heart and mind as you grow in years and love with your hubby (or as you simply go through life....this can apply to just plain ol' life as well as marriages)     AIL- to cause pain, make ill or uneasy; trouble   TAIL- The bottom, rear, or hindmost part of anything   SATAN AILS OUR TAILS!!   In other words.......He is a PAIN IN THE BUTT, BACKSIDE, GLUTEOUS MAXIMUS, REAR, BOTTOM, _________________(insert your own word)         T ...empts.......Matthew 4: 1...."Tempted by the devil."  and 1 Corinthians 7:5 A...ccuses......Zechariah 3:1..."Satan at his right side to accuse him." I....incites ......Job 2:3...."Though you (Satan) incite me against him to ruin him." L...ies ...........John 8:44..."When he lies he speaks his native language, for he is a liar." S...teals.........John 10:10..."The thief comes to steal........"   May we get good at recognizing HIS tactics so we may be able to say like Paul,   "For we are not unaware of his schemes." 2 Corinthians 2:11   Marriage is God's idea and it is BEAUTIFUL! It's no wonder the evil one wants to destroy us. When we give in to his ways we end up walking with our TAILS between our legs because his ways always bring shame and death. However, if we hold fast to God's words, believing that we are in a battle and his word is our sword , we can fight this evil enemy and have beautiful marriages that remain faithful to the end and are rich in love and mercy.   Next time you think it's your husband who is the pain in your butt PERHAPS it is actually the evil one stirring up some temptations, accusations, incitements, lies, and stealing your joy, peace, thankfulness for your man.   Be on the look out. He is like a "roaring lion looking for someone to devour." What a pain in my bootie he is. I HATE him.  Blessings from Bombadil!!!! Kristy Link "I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me." Phillipians 1:25 & 26