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I thank God for the ability to know that the devil cannot take anything from me. YES< I'm taking it all back!!!

posted by Ms. Sylvia Parker  @ Monday, March 23, 2009

One more thing - to Milan -

Incredible means not credible, or not believable.

The message of God as our Friend is infinitely credible.



posted by 2blest@comcast.net  @ Sunday, March 22, 2009

Not to be soooo deep, but....

I am a worship leader and "Friend of God" is one of my very favorite songs to minister. Nearly every time, I get caught up to tears at the bridge "God Almighty, Lord of glory, You have called me friend"... "How great is our God" is another song that brings focus to the vast awesomeness of the God of the universe with whom we we have the joy of being in relationship. The bible says "Magnify the Lord with me"--that means in simple terms...let's make God large, y'all. So the point about focusing on God vs. satan is a strong, biblically solid one.

At the same time, the bible tells us to be "well-balanced", for our adversary, the devil, roams about seeking whom he may devour. So we do need to be aware of his devices, and use praise is a weapon against him.

I've been where other bloggers have been--lost home, husband, perspective. And Praise God now I'm living in the restoration. The song "Trading my sorrows" talks about the things we are trading (sorrow for joy, sickness and pain for healng), but we've taken it a step further and changed the words to "I've traded (not "I'm trading") my sorrows...Jesus ALREADY bought the victory for us, we walk in it now, not wait to walk in it.

"Taking it back" is meant to be a valid, victorious response to a satanic attack. It's appropriate to celebrate those times of victory over the enemy...but perhaps clarity would be given in using the past tense. We ARE victorious (not gonna be--ARE). We ARE healed, we ARE free.

And it's good to remind the devil-and ourselves-of that truth.

Peace.



posted by 2blest@comcast.net  @ Sunday, March 22, 2009

I think that what you are saying s okay,but the song is describing the waywe are not letting the devil take anything from us. We are not giving him glory we are giving GOD the praise for giving us the strength to fight him off. Yes, I'm taking backing everything that he has taken from me. I give God the recognition for this.

posted by Ms. Sylvia Parker  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

Bro Milan

WELL SAID!!!! GREAT THEOLOGY!!
We pastorss must begin to teach the 'loving' nature of God, and not just the
consequences of Satan. I know that evil is a reality. However, we forget that
God is love.

Thank you for your profound witness.

Rev. Val Lassiter

posted by vlassiter@jcu.edu  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

For those who are real christians & read/study the word we understand that there are only 3 things the devil comes for: "to steal, kill & destroy"-John 10:10...but than again there are those "DEEP" christians who never go through anything-they're just too deep to go through...You don't know who has gone through what but through this song you will know that they came out of what they were going through & if there's any thing better to say after worshipping the Lord, it is to yell out loud that "I want & I take back everything that the devil tried to steal from me" because if I'm not careful he can also steal my image of who I am in Christ...Don't be soooo DEEP!!!! Thank God that there is good music out there while worshipping the Lord.

posted by csaunders4  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

I did enjoy this article, but I personally love the song take it back by Dorinda Clark-Cole. It reminds me of Job no matter how much was taken from him God restored to him more. I feel like the song is uplifting and encouraging to know that God has more in store for us past our present situation and with our authority we can take it back!

posted by candi18  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

I don't think you can judge a song like that. I know that song. And when I had first heard it I had lost everything. My husband my home. Just everything and at the time I heard that song I needed to know I could take back everything the devil had stolen. And ten years after I had lost everything I took it all back. God and I took back everything the devil had stole. I think it all depends on where you are with God and what your going through at time you here a song. Not every song is going to be right for everyone at the same time. For me it was perfect when I heard it. Because sometimes the devil is responsible for what you lose. I got my husband back not a different husband the same one I lost. He was a different person when he came back and I got the same house back I lost. I am not renting it now we are buying it. So maybe that just wasn't the song for you at that time. But it is a good song.

posted by Barbaraam43  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

i truly loved this devotional today. it amazes me how we give the devil so much attention in our songs of praise. If we ever understood that God has already conquered the enemy, our songs would begin to change.

In fact, I was discussing this very issue with my wife the other day. I asked her what it would feel like if every time i sung to her, i mentioned the name of someone i used to date, instead of her name.

i'm sure you can imagine what she said. i wonder how God would feel if we asked him the same question? great devotional.

posted by Nathaniel_Black  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

I understand the concept of the article, but linking it to the song is not relevant. The song inspires believers that God is getting ready to give back unto you everything that was stolen from you. We must realize that the devil is our adversary and foe, and his primary purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. We as believers must be aware that God sees all and is restoring all the years from when the locust devoured our land. Even when we get off track and fall into the traps of the enemy, God will restore and rescue you. We must know the beauty of God, and must be on high alert that the devil is real and busy. Which was the message of the song!

posted by mdoze  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

That's a great artist "Israel and New Breed". I often listen to him during my praise and worship time. Another good group to listen to for praise and worship is "MercyMe". Anyone interested in getting more familiar with these groups, please check them out on iTunes and YouTube.

posted by psalm122:9  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

I appreciate your article and while it is true that we are to meditate on the wonder and power of God, we cannot forget that Satan is real and has come to try to defeat us. While in the end he is a defeated foe, to pretend that he is not real is rather "foolish" for lack of a better word. Yes, I love to praise God and I do so EVERYDAY of my life, but I am ever mindful that His enemy and mine, is ALWAYS lerking around going to and fro seeking whom he may devour.
If the Lord did not want us to be aware of this foe, He would not have brought him to our attention from the very beginning of His Word.
I praise God for the wisdom to know that Satan is real and my enemy, I also praise God for the understanding that no matter what I also know that Satan is defeated.
And if we don't testify about how we have overcome the tricks and attacks of the enemy, how can we ever encourage or be witness to someone else who is going through. This song -- Taking It Back, was an encouragement to me during a time in my life when the devil thought he was winning, and truly just the words and the power and conviction behind them, ministered to me, that I, through Jesus Christ, had the power to take back EVERYTHING that Satan THOUGHT he had taken.

God Bless and I am Victorious!!

Minister K

posted by Sweet_Anointing  @ Saturday, March 21, 2009

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