Post by Ya Girl Renae
One thing I’ve learned walking with God is that the enemy’s biggest weapon isn’t always some big, dramatic attack. No, most of the time, it’s that small whisper in your ear that makes you feel like you’re not good enough. He wants you to think you’re constantly failing, even when you’re doing your best to live right. He thrives off confusion, guilt, and shame.
Think about it—how many times have you been going through your day, trying to stay focused, and out of nowhere, this thought creeps in that you’re not worthy, that maybe you’re not really saved, or maybe you don’t love God enough? That’s the enemy right there, planting doubt, making you second-guess yourself. And let me tell you, I’ve been there plenty of times.
The truth is, if God really had an issue with you, He would handle it. God is a Father who protects His children. He’s not going to sit back and let you walk into danger or live in confusion. That’s not His character. If something is truly wrong, He will stop it, remove it, or crumble it before it can harm you. That’s how much He loves you. But the enemy doesn’t want you to believe that. He wants you spinning in circles, overthinking, stressing yourself out, and wasting your energy on battles you don’t even need to fight.
I had to learn this the hard way. Every time I tried to step forward in what God was calling me to do, I felt that pushback from the enemy. He would use my past against me, reminding me of mistakes I already gave to God. Or he’d try to stir up feelings of anger—like telling me to curse somebody out or hold on to bitterness. But then I realized, if I’m constantly battling with myself in my own head, how can I hear God clearly? That confusion isn’t from Him.
That’s when I started praying a different kind of prayer. Instead of stressing, I say, “Lord, if this thing is not for me, don’t let it work. Shut it down. But if it is Your will, let it move forward.” That right there takes all the power away from the enemy. Because no matter what trick he throws at me, I can rest knowing that if it isn’t of God, it won’t stand anyway.
We have to remember—God is not the author of confusion. A real father is clear. A real father leads. God isn’t here to beat us up over and over again for the same struggles. He’s here to walk us through them. And I believe some of us stay stuck because we’re trying to handle things on our own instead of letting Him be who He is—our Father.
If you’re like me, you probably had moments where you felt mentally drained because of the enemy’s voice. It’ll get to the point where you can’t even focus on your work, your family, or your purpose because you’re too busy replaying lies in your head. That’s his goal—to steal your time and energy so you miss out on the blessings God has set in front of you.
But here’s what I want you to take with you: you don’t have to fight those battles alone. When that confusion comes, pray. When that doubt comes, pray. And pray in a way that gives God control. Say, “Lord, if I’m wrong, remove it. If I’m right, let it stand.” That way, you can live in peace knowing God has your back.
Because let’s be real, some of the hardest seasons in life aren’t about the outside struggles—they’re about the inner ones. They’re about the war going on in your mind. But once you recognize the enemy’s patterns, you stop falling for the same tricks. You stop letting him recycle the same lies. You can look at your situation and say, “Nope, I know God’s character. If He didn’t shut it down, it’s because He wants it to move forward. And if He does shut it down, then it wasn’t for me in the first place.”
That kind of faith shuts the devil down every time.
So if you’ve been feeling attacked in your mind, remember this: you are loved, you are worthy, and you belong to God. Don’t let the enemy convince you otherwise. Trust Him to handle the things you can’t. Let Him be your Father, because that’s exactly what He wants to be.
Stay strong, stay faithful, and don’t let the enemy rob you of your peace.
– Ya Girl Renae
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