Never Let Them See You Sweat...

I read an article once after our high school football team, who was considered the underdog, won. The opposing team's coach said, "They aren't really a good team, they just exploited our weakness." As soon as I read those words, I heard God say, "That's how the enemy is- he doesn't really have any power, he just exploits your weakness." You see, the enemy doesn't have the power to do anything but lie to you and convince you of untruths. You are actually the one with all the power to control the things that go on in your life- Proverbs 6:1-2 "...They ensnare themselves by the words of their mouth", Proverbs 18:21 "The power of life and death is in the tongue", and Mark 11:23 "...he shall have whatsoever he saith." The bible makes it clear, whatever you say will manifest in your life- good or bad. The only power the enemy has is to lie to you- if he can get you to believe a lie, you will most certainly speak it.

An even bigger key here is the enemy can't hear your thoughts, he can only determine what areas you are weak in by the words you speak. It is so important to speak words that place the direction of your life in God's hands and not in the enemy's. When bad news comes in- do not speak fear-filled words over the situation. Instead, simply say, "I trust you, Father.." and see how He'll turn it around to bless you. Too often, we speak out of our mouths the very things we don't want to happen and then we find ourselves confused when they do happen.

Determine to live a life of victory by speaking the Word of God everyday over every situation. Your life is and always will be dictated by what you say. Deny the enemy any right to your life....when something that seems bad comes your way-praise God for turning it around for your good and God will manifest blessings before your eyes. Keep the enemy silent by Living The Word Out Loud.....