From time to time, we allow negative thoughts to creep into our minds. Even the best of us fall prey to those defeating mindsets.

But if we don’t watch it, we’ll find ourselves basking in those negative thoughts. And before long it starts to effect our moods and our actions.

But if it gives you any consolation, God is not the author of those bad thoughts. He doesn’t create that defeating mindset. The enemy is the one who would have you to lose all hope. He’s the one who persuades you to give up on all your dreams.

But God causes you to do the opposite. He’s causes you to remain hopeful even in the darkest of circumstances. He persuades you to continue pursuing your dreams and visions even when it seems no progress has been made.

The scripture says that Satan came to kill, steal and destroy. But Jesus says, “I have come that you might have life and have it more abundantly!” So as you can see, the devil wants to break you down, but Jesus wants to build you up.

The devil will tell you there’s no way possible you can achieve that dream, but God says through Him, all things are possible. The devil will convince you that everything is falling apart. But God says all things work together for the good of them that love the Lord, and are called according to His purpose in Christ Jesus. The enemy will try to persuade you that you’re a nobody but Jesus says you are great. You are favored in His eyes! The devil will try to curse you but time and time again, Jesus says that you’re blessed in the city and in the fields. You’re blessed coming in and going out!

It’s time to put a stop to the defeated mindset. Next time you find yourself in despair, recognize that as a work of the devil. Jesus would never cause you to feel sad. He would never cause you to throw in the towel. No, the whole time Jesus is there cheering you on. He’s saying, “you can make it!” He says “you are more than a conquer.” He says “you’re a winner.”

Jesus is that still small voice that encourages you to keep climbing higher and higher. He’s that small flame in the dark when it seems all hope is lost. When you’re faced with those negative thoughts, realize that they are not of God. Pinpoint them as being from the accuser. When you learn to do this, you’ll began to walk in the endless light that God has in store for you!

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