 Think of the power of an endorsement. If a major political figure endorses a virtually unknown up-and-comer, the unknown politician can gain enough votes to win an election. If an unknown author is endorsed by a mega best-selling author, the author can be catapulted into success. If a famous athlete endorses a clothing brand, that clothing brand can bolster sales. An endorsement lends credibility and believability. In the same way, the enemy will use your emotions and negative circumstances in an attempt to endorse his lies and make them more believable. The devil is a liar. Just because you're battling doesn't mean you're bound. Just because you're going through a trial doesn't mean God has abandoned you. Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity or are persecuted or hungry or destitute or in danger or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us. Don't allow the devil to use your negative circumstances to endorse his lies.