I Wish….

I wish I could write a meaningful blog post like………………

I wish I could study scripture and unveil it’s truth as easily as ………………….

I wish I could be as positive as………………….

I wish, I wish.

I hate when I get into that kind of negative thinking. It robs me of my joy. I’ve come to understand that comparisons can eat you alive if you let them.

Are we ever really set free from a stronghold such as comparisons? I think everyone is different and if comparing is something that robs you of the happiness in your life, I believe Satan takes advantage and uses that stronghold to drain you of all that is good in your life.

Some of you may have difficulty with food issues, relationships, depression, anxiety, etc. Satan knows what it is that can affect our lives negatively.

What do we do to conquer our particular strongholds?

You need to arm yourself with the word of God!

I have found that if you find a particular scripture/passage that speaks to you, put it on an index card and keep it handy. Memorize it so that when you are feeling conflicted, you have that verse in your heart ready to go.

Go another step and personalize the scripture.

For example, take 1 Corinthians