PROGRAMMED FOR VICTORY

Romans 8:37 But in all these things we are completely victorious through God who showed his love for us.

The other day I heard someone say ‘We are programmed for victory’ but how often do we feel misled into thinking we are programmed for defeat or failure when we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel? God says He has made us Victors, not victims and we may need to make a conscious effort to shake off the victim mentality when it raises its ugly head! Walking by faith is a very real challenge when we can’t ‘see’ anything changing. 

Yes we know there are lots of things we could be concerned or down about, but we have to remind ourselves there are also so many things to rejoice about. God says to rejoice and be glad, and we can only do that with the help of the Holy Spirit.😊

1 John 5:4 For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. When we choose to rejoice we’re giving God the opportunity to let His strength flow into our bodies. When we have a thankful heart we’re releasing our faith in our God who turns all things round for our good. I know when I moan and complain I’m blocking the pipes of blessing from flowing, and playing into the enemy’s hands and inadvertently glorifying him!

God says our praise defeats the enemy, and we could do with a gentle prod sometimes to remember we have the Creator of the universe on our side and with Him all things are possible. Thank You Jesus!😊

So no matter what is happening, remember, if you are born again your future is brighter than your past. You’re on your way to Heaven, your sins are forgiven, your guilt and shame are washed away and you are righteous in God’s sight - so REJOICE! 

God says He has programmed us for Victory because of what Jesus did for us on the Cross, even when it doesn’t look like it.😊 

Praise You Lord. Amen.

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