Taking Your Power Back

Do you have all your power?

We all get to a point where we get frustrated with life and get to a place where we will feel like whatever we do isn't good enough. I know that many times in my life i have felt down and out, and felt like i had no hope in my future because of the things and the people around me. But even when I was younger and didn't know who Jesus was, I knew that it had to be something better for me and that things weren't always going to be bad. I have learned that when things are really bad they can only get better! The Bible says in John 10; 10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'' It's important to understand what this scripture is really saying to us. There are three things that jump out to me when I read this verse it says that the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy.

First lets talk about the word steal, in this text it refers to the devil as a thief! We all know what a thief is, someone that takes things that don't belong to them. The enemy wants to take away your joy and your peace, he doesn't want you to be happy. We all go through hurtful and depressing things but God doesn't intend for us to stay there but He wants us to get up from our hurtful and down moments to put our faith and trust in Him. So don't let the thief still your peace and joy take it back!

Secondly the thief wants to kill you spiritually. The enemy doesn't want you to grow in the word of God, he doesn't want you to read this blog!!! He wants you to stray as far away from the truth which is the Gospel. Believe it or not the devil knows that there is power in the word, and he doesn't want you to get power because he knows with that power you will be able to stand up against him and be empowered with the Holy Spirit.

Lastly, the theif wants to destroy your dreams, goals and ambitions. He wants you to think you don't have a future! We all have a purpose and a assignment from God to fulfil, but we must seek the Lord to get direction on our assignment. I notice alot of people stepping out on their own, and doing things with out seeking God on it first. We have to ask God to guide us and to show us the things we should do and places we should go. Don't let anyone kill your dreams or discourage you from what you're passionate about. Follow your heart and let the spirit of God lead you into your destiny. Don't let the people or anything else get in front of the promise God has already anointed you to pursue.

The second part of verse John 10;10 says "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The person that is saying "I" is Jesus. Christ came to block the thief from stealing your joy, killing your spiritual life and from destroying your dreams. Do you think that God created you to suffer?? NO.  He created you to have a enjoyable and happy life and to love yourself and others. If you're reading this and havent accepted Jesus in your life do it right now, and stop letting the devil play you!