AUGUST 7
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God. (2 Cor. 10:5)
It’s way too easy to live with a victim mindset. I know because I’ve been there. When our church was about eleven years old, we seemed to hit a massive wall. Whatever we tried, we couldn’t seem to make any real spiritual progress.
Before long, I honestly felt like I had lost the church that I loved. Instead of leading with faith, I led with fear. I was consumed with the fear that our best days were behind us.
If you are honest, you might occasionally (or often) recognize victim thinking in your own life. It’s easy to recognize because it usually starts with “I can’t,” “I won’t,” “I always,” “I never.”
You know how it goes. I can’t lose weight. I’m always depressed. I just can’t change. I always struggle financially. I just can’t get ahead.
The story I told myself during the tough season at church was, “I just don’t have what it takes to make the changes.” Thankfully, God got ahold of me. With his help, I realized that I was telling myself a lie. He was with me. He would empower me. He would help me lead the church to where he wanted it to be.
Remember, you are more than a conqueror. So fight with a conquering attitude. Believe Jesus will help you change. Empower you to overcome. Give you the strength to win the battle.
Faith-filled attitudes lead to faith-filled actions. Godly beliefs lead to godly behavior. You are not a victim. With Christ, you are a victor.
Power Lift
I am not a victim of my circumstances, Lord, but a victor through the power of Christ. Today help me live like a child of the King.
Groeschel, Craig. Daily Power: 365 Days of Fuel for Your Soul. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017. Print.