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         I was tempted in all points exactly as you are. I was tempted with doubts, for this is one of Satan's favorite tricks! His power lies in doubts and discouragement and fear. He hit Me with doubts, and he hit Me hard.
         When I was out there in the wilderness all that time, it was a battle royal with the Evil One. The Tempter came to Me in the wilderness--the wilderness of My mind--and he let loose all his wild beasts of doubts!
         First it started out subtly, and I didn't even realize they were doubts. They seemed harmless, but then I saw where these doubts could lead, should I accept them. If I would have accepted them, they would only have grown into wild beasts that would have devoured and destroyed Me. So I fought! I fought long and I fought hard and My strength grew weak.
         Then I realized that I could no longer fight on in My human strength. I realized that I had to have a greater power to win this victory. In My flesh, I could not muster up the strength to fight on.
         When I realized to what scale these monsters of doubts were capable of growing, I heard My Father's voice. It was still, and it was small, but crystal clear, as He said to Me, "Son, I am fighting for You, that Your faith fail not." That's all I heard, in one distinct moment, and that voice gave Me the courage to carry on.
         As I heard His voice, I fell to My knees and I cried out. I fell down in utter desperation and asked Him to please deliver Me from these attacks of doubts that were plaguing Me on every side.
         I made a decision, and that decision was that I wanted to fight! I wanted deliverance!
         In that moment, when I cried out for help with all that was within Me, it was done. I made the decision to say yes. I cried out to My Father with strong tongues and pleading, saying, "Deliver Me this day! Fill Me with Your power, that I may fight, that I may stand strong in Your might and be delivered!"
         It was from that deliverance that I was able to find renewed strength, because My Father heard and He answered. My Father was there all the time. He was waiting and ready, but I had to decide. I had to choose. I had to reach out and receive help from His hand. As soon as I called on My Father to help Me, in that instant I was able to avail Myself of the truth of His promise. My Father's voice had been heard, and I won the fight! (ML #3088)



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