Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 24 Sept 2008

Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 24 Sept 2008

What you value most - #7 Regaining your strength My brother Kern says this so aptly, "Don't let words or what people think of you stop you from fulfilling God's plans in your life. The enemy knows that this is his only weapon against you." Today's word of encouragement is learning how to regain your strength that can only come from the power of God who lifts us up. We need the WORD OF GOD IN OUR LIVES DAILY!!! I would like to use my own life as an example because right now this very moment, I am faced with many battles internally. The word immature has been my greatest enemy since I was a teenager. Till today at 28, people still think I'm immature. Writing this Daily Word, I have faced many battles, and if I would allow accusations and offenses to seep into my life, I probably would have given up writing this daily word of encouragement a year ago. Let us remember, that this is the only weapon the enemy has from stopping us. I could go on and on and on with all the battles I'm facing, but in my opinion we will always face battles. Battles in life keep us on our toes. Quitters look at battles and shrink back. Winners look at battles and know they are going to be used by God. Today's word has made me realize that it is so easy to give up, and it is so easy to tear down people. Are we going to be quitters, are we going to give up just because people or someone is judging you and criticizing you? Are we going to continue criticizing and looking down on people? Maybe it is time we build up, encourage, and strengthen each other. Don't let the enemy win. As a brother, as a friend, and as a sinner, let us all regain our strength that comes from the Lord. Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. © Sept 2008 Shaun Lee. www.everynation.org.sg archive: www.shauntzen.blogspot.com