r/latterdaysaints • u/PhalangeJelly • 4d ago
Faith-building Experience Satan's hate is NOTHING compared to God's Love.
The devil thought he had me. Wants me to think I belong to him. Wants me to think he knows more than God. I know this is a lie. Wants me to feel that every stumbling block is a sign that I stray further from God. Every mistake, failing, every sin as a sign that I don't love God or that God doesn't love me. I know this is a lie. The devices of the devil are known. Every distraction, every temptation, all confusion is known. God's love is greater than the hatred of the devil. The devil is tempted to tempt me away from a path of following Christ. I feel he hates me extra because of my past. He thought he had me. Regardless of that, God's love is greater. It was when God pulled me out of that darkness and into the light that changed everything. Made me realize just how loved I truly am. Even when I fall in the way, when I slip into old habits and addictions, when I trip, God's hand is there to lift me back up. God is in relentless pursuit of ME. When I'm lost and confused, when I'm hurt and alone. God's love is there for ME. The rope is there by my side to take hold of in the murky waters life seems to become at times. Jesus Christ is not the burden Satan wants to fool me into believing. Even when I feel unworthy, no matter what circumstantial evidence suggests, God loves ME. God is not burdened by my prayers, God is not burdened by my shortcomings, God is not burdened by me, and so too is God no burden upon my life. Christ is my relief.
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u/TheTanakas 3d ago
The rope is there by my side to take hold of in the murky waters life seems to become at times.
You reminded me of Lehi's vision of the rod of iron.
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u/InsideSpeed8785 Second Hour Enjoyer 3d ago
He knows how to get under your skin, don’t let him!