God's Warrior: Transforming with His TruTh

I have a question for the beloveds out there, have you allowed individuals' opinions of you to hold you captive? Better yet, let their negative words make you and form you, which is the opposite of God's words about who you are.

I want to share a little about how God is renewing my mind and heart from a person crippled by the negative opinions of others into a confident warrior in His Kingdom. I tread lightly with these words because it's still a struggle. However, through His truth and the power of His love, I am discovering my true identity and purpose, enabling me to overcome the effects of negativity.

Words and actions chip away at our self-esteem and leave us feeling unworthy and insignificant. Then you begin to believe the lies individuals speak over you and internalize them as your truth. Let's close that chapter together and seek God and His truth.

Let's immerse ourselves in His Word, soaking in the affirmations of our worth and identity in Christ. Let's discover that His opinion holds more weight than anyone else's. He is the Creator and has made us fearfully and wonderfully made, making us and giving us newfound confidence.

As I ponder this thought, God has surrounded me with believers who lifted me and spoke life into my journey. Their positive influence drowned out the negative voices, and I began to see myself through God's eyes. Their encouragement helped me realize that I was not alone in my struggle and that I had a support system rooting for me.

I began recognizing my strengths, gifts, and purpose through self-reflection and growth. I embraced that I am a work in progress and that God had equipped me with a specific plan. I no longer allowed the negative opinions of others to deter me from pursuing what God as in store for me. Instead, I sought constructive feedback and continued to grow in areas where I needed to grow and learn lessons.

Granting grace and love to those who had hurt me was not easy, but I realized that forgiveness was a powerful tool of freedom. It allowed me to let go of their words' negative impact on me and released me from the bondage of bitterness, hurt, and frustration. Responding with grace and extending forgiveness allowed me to move forward in my journey without being weighed down by the opinions of others. 

Letting go of perfectionism was a crucial step in my growth; [as I chuckle and clear my throat] because this is still a challenge!! Nevertheless, I realized that God's grace fills in the gaps of all my shortcomings and that progress, not perfection, was what truly mattered. Understanding that I am a work in progress empowers me to embrace my imperfections, yet not seek to abuse His grace, but knowing that God's strength is made perfect in my weakness, gives me comfort and encouragement; as I reflect, if God has extended His grace toward me, why allow others to define me negatively? Mmmmm. 

We must remember being God's warrior means walking in courage, faith, and love, regardless of how others view or treat us. Embrace growth and respond in love and grace, embrace your identity as God's warrior, not in pride or arrogance but be grounded in His truth, seeking His approval above all else, and surrounding ourselves with positive influences; we then can withstand the harmful effects of others and continue to shine as warriors for His Kingdom. Step into the fullness of who God created you to be and shine brightly as a warrior for His Kingdom.

Say this with me out loud "I have found my worth in the everlasting love of the One who created me" Take a breath, exhale, pause and repeat until you believe in your heart of His truth.

God's warriors are not meant to cower in fear but boldly proclaim His truth and love. God's warrior means understanding and fully embracing our identity as sons and daughters of the Most High.

The enemy may try to intimidate and discourage us, but we stand firm in our faith as God's warriors. 

Last Thought...

Ephesians 6:10-11 verse: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." NIV

Being God's warrior is not just a title but a calling to walk in the fullness of our identity and purpose. As we embrace our role as warriors, let us daily seek God's presence, dwell in His Word, and rely on His strength and His mighty power. May we remember that we do not fight alone, for God is always with us, leading and empowering us. Let's rise, clothe in His armor, and stand firm as His warriors, bringing light, love, and transformation not only to ourselves but to the world around us so that we all may inspire to live and breathe again!