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Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. 1 Peter 5:8 WEB

When a pack of lions hunt water buffalo, they follow the herd and watch it a while. They will try and pick off a straggler that is off on its own, or separate one from the rest of the herd. They are not interested in a fight. They are looking for an easy meal. The lions do not dare confront the entire herd because they would be trampled to death. There is strength and protection in numbers.

Our enemy walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. As a Christian, this means that the lone ranger becomes a lonely stranger, and a prime choice for the enemies lunch. Be sure that you have Christian friends in your life. You need people who will pray with you, help protect you from attacks, encourage you, add happiness and strength. People who are still there when the others are gone.

Fellowship with one another is important. During some very dark times in our life, we had friends that prayed for us every day, when I no longer had the strength to. Their prayers pulled me through, and eventually I got back on my feet.

Try to get involved in activities with other Christians. If you are able, start serving at a local church, join a life group, attend a Bible study, intercessory prayer, soon you will have many friends. If you have no church to go to, then participate in our online church here at www.refreshinghope.org. Make some friends. Know that our adversary seeks out those walking alone, and he loves an easy target.

Prayer: Heavenly Father please help me to find my place in the body of Christ. Put the people in my life that should be there. Bring encouragement and hope back to my life and guide me to where I need to be, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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