Although it seems like it sometimes, life is not a circus; and although I act like it sometimes, I'm not a clown. With all of the responsibilities we have as women, I am certain there are some of you who will agree with me. Today I take this stand and say, "I will no longer jump through hoops." Not for you and not for anyone else.
Over the past few weeks, I have been faced with very similar issues. There is the one who as long as I go along with them, all is well. But, the minute I decide I'm not going to change who I am just to satisfy them, guess what? They stop speaking. OMG, I just heard OK in the spirit, in my Bishops voice.
No only that, what about the one when you're asked for something and you are able to produce it but it's either not enough or not good enough; so they ask for more. That's not good enough so they ask for something else but this time they want it presented in a specific way. OK...….you produce that too and of course, I haven't mentioned the day to day activities that are seemingly never ever good enough.
This is all a trick of the enemy. He wants us to jump through hoop after hoop just so he can tire us out and then take control over the things in our lives. But today, I want to encourage you to always be vigilant of your surroundings. Always be cognizant of the request you receive and most importantly always be prepared no matter what.
When you are able to think one step ahead of the enemy, no matter how many hoops he throws your way, you are able to pass right through it without ever loosing your breath. This is not always easy but it is possible. To do so, you must be willing to invest the time every day no matter what. This kind of success can only be achieved through God's word in Ephesians 6:11, "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
In case you don't know what the whole armour of God is, let me help you out.
Over the past few weeks, I have been faced with very similar issues. There is the one who as long as I go along with them, all is well. But, the minute I decide I'm not going to change who I am just to satisfy them, guess what? They stop speaking. OMG, I just heard OK in the spirit, in my Bishops voice.
No only that, what about the one when you're asked for something and you are able to produce it but it's either not enough or not good enough; so they ask for more. That's not good enough so they ask for something else but this time they want it presented in a specific way. OK...….you produce that too and of course, I haven't mentioned the day to day activities that are seemingly never ever good enough.
This is all a trick of the enemy. He wants us to jump through hoop after hoop just so he can tire us out and then take control over the things in our lives. But today, I want to encourage you to always be vigilant of your surroundings. Always be cognizant of the request you receive and most importantly always be prepared no matter what.
When you are able to think one step ahead of the enemy, no matter how many hoops he throws your way, you are able to pass right through it without ever loosing your breath. This is not always easy but it is possible. To do so, you must be willing to invest the time every day no matter what. This kind of success can only be achieved through God's word in Ephesians 6:11, "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
In case you don't know what the whole armour of God is, let me help you out.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth,
and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
For which I am an ambassador in bonds:
that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6:10-20
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth,
and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
For which I am an ambassador in bonds:
that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Ephesians 6:10-20