D3 Week 1 - Empowering Yourself

In a world full of self-help books, motivational, speakers, and encouraging podcasts you would think it would be more positive than ever before.

But if you have paid attention to the news in the past few years you would certainly know that to be false. The world is more at war with itself than ever. The reality is, there is more depression, anxiety, and anger than ever before and it seems to only be getting worse.

So what does this mean for you? How are you going to handle life when the negativity is strong around you? What are you going to say when someone approaches you with a discouraging word? How are you going to address the areas of struggle in your life?

Discouragement will come to you all types of packages but there is only ONE way to see past those moments and realize that people don't define you, but God does.

The only way to see past the discouragement and negativity of the world is to trust in the one who knows you best.

Psalm 55:22 says,

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.

The only way to see past what the world says and discover the empowerment that God has for you is to cast all your negativity on Him and pick up His Word and His promises as your identity.

The world will always disappoint but God has promised you a purpose.

Jeremiah 29:11 says this,

"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

So be challenged this week, this month, and this year to replace the opinions of the world for the truth of God's word.

It's time to empower yourself to fulfill your purpose by leaning into God's plan for your life.

It's time to set aside the doubts, fears, and struggles that you've held onto for years and replace it for a new beginning.

Remember, God empowers everyone He calls and YOU ARE CALLED!