#50 Be Aware of the Techniques of Satan ___________ Simon. Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but i have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers (Luke 22:31,32, NASB). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------Satan does desire to have us and render us ineffective by whatever means he can. Of course, depression is an excellent way to render a christian ineffective. Notice what Christ said. He said that He would protect Peter. Christ encouraged Peter once he "turned again" to help his brothers.