Thank you for following Mondays with Marilyn, a blog offering timeless devotional reflections and ministry teaching. In light of Marilyn’s passing on April 25, 2026, future posts will be curated from her existing teachings and excerpts from her books. We hope they continue to minister to you for years to come.
When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus always responded him by saying “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” 5 Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. 6 and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’” 8 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’” 11 Then the devil left Him and behold, angels came and ministered to Him (see Matthew 4:4-11). Jesus beat the devil with the Word. You also must pray God’s Word to defeat Satan.
For every problem, you should pray a promise because it’s the promise (the Word) that does not return void So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it (see Isaiah 55:11).
Praying God’s Word accomplishes three things—it reminds God of His Word, it reminds the devil he is defeated, and it increases your faith because “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Praying the Word brings the provision that you need.