There are days you feel you could accomplish almost anything, and there are days taking a shower is quite an achievement. But even on days life seems to be taking more than it’s giving, you still have the power to decide what meaning your circumstances have. You get to determine what influence people’s fear and hate have over you.
My favorite place to start is asking Jesus who he wants to be for me through all I’m dealing with. I know I write that a lot, and maybe it doesn’t make sense to everyone. I simply mean to purposefully look for the areas of God’s nature and character he wants to reveal to you right now. Don’t worry, you won’t miss it. If he wants you to focus on a greater revelation of his love, you’ll keep thinking about it, running into it, and getting opportunities to express it.
That means being intentional with your thoughts. Nurture the life-giving ones, and give him the negative ones that have been gnawing at your soul. Refuse to hold onto resentment and worry, and they won’t be able to hold onto you. Ask Jesus to displace every anxiety by filling your heart with joy, and your mind with peace. I know it might sound corny, but sometimes God’s corny is the key for defeating the enemy’s arrogance.
Equip Your Spirit 