YOUR SPECIAL GUARDIAN

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper…” – Isaiah 54:17

My dear young friend, this month of October, God promises to be our special Guardian. He is not just watching us from afar; rather, He is actively protecting us in all our ways. Day and night, someone is watching over you with deep love and fierce protection. That Someone is God Himself.

Isaiah 54:17 declares, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” What a powerful promise! God doesn’t say the weapons won’t form but He says they won’t succeed. Attacks may come, trials may rise, but they will not prevail. Why? Because the Lord is guarding you. This month, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. You are being watched over by the King of kings. He is your shield and your defender.

But let’s not be unaware that the devil is always planning specialized attacks against God’s children. He studies us. He knows where we’re weak and his ultimate goal is to pull us away from God. He wants us to constantly worry: “Will this happen to me?” “What if things go wrong?” “Am I safe?” “Do people like me?” The enemy wants to trap us in a cycle of self-focus and fear. He wants us to spend our energy on survival instead of surrender, on pleasing people instead of pleasing God.

Three Common Attacks of the Enemy

a) Temptation

Temptation is personalized. The devil knows exactly what kind of temptation will distract you. What brings one person down might not affect another. But in the midst of it all, the Lord gives strength to resist and overcome. You are not fighting alone.

b) Distraction from Purpose

Many young people today choose paths based on popularity. Social media teaches us to chase likes rather than live for light. We begin to ask: “How can I make my friends like me?” “What will make me popular?” That’s a subtle attack. When our choices are driven by public approval instead of God’s purpose, we are walking on dangerous ground. But remember: The approval of people fades. The favor of God remains forever.

c) Attacks on Loved Ones

Another tactic of the enemy is to bring fear through our family and friends. For example, when my father went out to preach, many times my mother would fall ill. The enemy tried to use fear to stop the ministry. But my mother stood strong in faith and would say: “Go and minister. Don’t worry about me.” Because of her courage, many were blessed and she too was healed. If we stop doing what God has called us to do because we are afraid of what might happen to our loved ones, the devil wins. But if we trust God and keep marching forward in faith, we overcome and so do our loved ones.

The Heart of Our Guardian

Let me tell you a story:

There was once a man who was disfigured, with deep scars on his face and body. The neighbor’s boy would often bring his friends to mock the man, laughing as they passed his house. One day, the boy’s mother overheard and pulled him aside. “Don’t laugh at that man,” she said gently. “When you were just a baby, our house caught fire. We were helpless. That very man ran into the flames and rescued you. He was terribly burned, saving your life.” The boy wept. He had been mocking the very one who had saved him. He ran to the man and hugged him tightly.

Isn’t that what many of us do with Jesus? He gave His life on the cross. He was scarred and bloodied for our sake so that sin and Satan would not devour us. Yet sometimes, we forget Him. We even mock Him with our choices or with our friends. But He never turns away.

A Call to Gratitude and Trust

This month, let’s return to our Guardian. Let’s say: “Thank You for protecting me, Lord Jesus. Thank You for shedding Your blood for me. Thank You for watching over my life, even when I was unaware. Lead me in Your path. Keep me from distraction. Let me walk boldly in Your purpose.”

Let's journey forward with confidence, knowing our Guardian is with us. We invite you to extend this circle of protection—think of a friend who needs this promise, and invite them to join the UTurn Ministries family. Get involved: pray with us and participate in our community.

Not only will God protect us, but He will guide us into joy, peace, and victory. May God bless you this month as He has promised.

With much prayers,

Samuel Dhinakaran