Got any enemies?

“O that My people would listen to Me, that Israel would walk in My ways! Speedily then I would subdue their enemies, and turn My hand against their adversaries.” Psalm 81:13-14

Asaph wrote this psalm hundreds of years before the time of Christ. It was set to music, accompanied by a Philistine lute.
There sure are all kinds of enemies in this world. What about the old saying, “He’s his own worst enemy.”? I know I’ve been my own worst enemy over and over again in life.
Priscilla Shirer, author and worldwide Bible teacher, says that “the heart is the centerpiece of the soul”, and consists of mind, will, emotions and conscience. Getting these under control goes a long way in protecting your heart ❤️.
Satan and his army of demons do their best to deceive us into believing lies about ourselves and God. They attempt to redirect our ambitions to focus on short-sighted goals. They get our emotions stirred up with runaway responses like anger, discouragement, revenge, or sadness to persuade us into making unstable choices. They influence our conscience to misalign it from God’s standards.
Yes, God wants to subdue our enemies, and promises to do it when we listen to Him and walk in His ways. It starts with guarding our hearts. 💞