You feel a heart-stab. Beware … it may not be coming from God.
Ephesians 6:16 (ESV)
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.
God pricks our hearts for our good. The enemy does it for our destruction.
Good morning, Lord. I know the enemy has an evil version of everything that is godly and good. Show me the difference between the poke of the Shepherd’s goad and Satan’s destructive darts. You pierce my heart to draw me closer to You. The enemy pierces my heart to put distance between You and me. Make me wise to his schemes, keep me true to Your Word.
Guide me in the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake, O Lord (Psalm 23:3).
