He is the enemy, but know that I have given you more power than he has. I have given you power to crush his snakes and scorpions under your feet. Nothing will hurt you.
– Luke 10:19 ERV
People are facing challenges in life. No one is exempted. Challenges come in various ways and may include the following: financial storms, poverty, lack, delay, setbacks, barrenness, sickness, material burdens, stagnation, disappointment, marital troubles and other conflicts. It can also be in the form of demonic yokes, affliction, oppression, or any other generational problems. However, there is a way you can strategically position yourself to crush those challenges.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
– 1 Peter 5:7, KJV
In the eye of the storm and challenge, there is someone to whom you can give all your challenges so that you can crush them even in the most difficult times. You must challenge yourself to stay away from anger, bitterness, unholy attitude, anxiety and fear. You must have something you are fighting for and the things must be valuable to you.
However, you should be able to control your thoughts and actions in a positive way. Never react to challenges with fear, desperation and impatience. Don’t look for alternatives by all means. Rather, rely on God to help you crush and overcome the challenging obstacles that are standing in your way.
Trust in God’s plan even when it doesn’t make sense. God’s plan for your life may seem unconventional and mysterious from your limited human perspective, but whenever you decide to trust God’s plan, you can count on Him to deliver on His promise: to bring all of your circumstances – even the toughest challenges – together to accomplish His good purposes.
God’s plan for your life is in your best interest, so choose to follow it faithfully by seeking God’s help to solve your problems rather than trying to solve them in your own limited strength. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you cast your fears aside by recalling God’s love during moments when you need the courage to move forward with his plan for your life. The more you focus on God’s love, the less afraid you’ll feel.
As God reveals His plan to you, simply follow it as well as you can – day by day. Be willing to say “yes” to whatever God asks you to do – even when it doesn’t make sense – and you’ll make real progress with crushing your challenges, see the supernatural in all situations and ensure you pursue holiness. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize the extraordinary ways that God is working in all of the ordinary situations in your life. Every day, try to grow in holiness because as you do, you’ll become stronger and better able to crush your challenges.
Place your relationship with God at the centre of your life and invite God to empower you as you practice spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible reading, growing in faith and fellowshipping in church regularly. Approach your life each day with faithfulness and zeal to discover and fulfil God’s purposes for you. Be confident that God is with you in every step you take.
May you receive strength and firepower to crush every challenge for an all-around breakthrough in the name of Jesus. Amen.