As I struggled with all the pressures of life that come from every direction, my thoughts jumped in to torment me, too. You know the thoughts of pride, selfishness, covetousness, discontent, inadequacy, and on and on I could go. I became weak and frustrated, wondering why it all comes at once. I began to "take my thoughts captive" (2 Corinthians 10:5). As I did this, another verse popped into my mind: "greater is He Who is in you than he that is in the world." (1 John 4:4, KJV) I've always been encouraged by this verse when battling the enemy of our souls. But this time, as I thought about it, I realized that "he that is in the world" is also me.
I'm still in the world. My flesh is not yet redeemed. My soul is... sure and sound and safe. But we battle the flesh daily, moment by moment. We must remember that we, too, can be our own worst enemy. Well, that's why the other verse says to "take captive every thought". We do battle with ourselves probably way more than we ever battle others. Yes, it's hard, oppressing and gives us headaches. The goal, however, is priceless: to glorify our Father, our Creator, our Savior and our Counselor. We are going to make it! It's not optional. It's wrapped up in supernatural, God-given strength. God is greater than all our lowest weaknesses and struggles. He is greater than all oppression, depression, problems and thoughts. And He has won the battle. You get that? We are fighting a battle that's already been won!
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