09/11/2025
Evil is a spirit. How do we manage, survive and in fact thrive when we are faced with, subject to, wounded, terrorized and traumatized by it? The thoughts that ensue, the emotions that are felt, and the trail of physical wreckage that is left behind... how CAN we subvert the effects and have VICTORY over it? The Book of Life.and Wisdom, the Bible, teaches us "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
First, we have the CHOICE to do good and to think good, and NOT allow the presence and effects of that spirit to overtake us. Where lies are perpetrated, choose to believe Truth. Truth is we ARE children of God, we ARE valued, we ARE beautiful, we ARE capable, we ARE relevant and important to this world, we HAVE purpose to contribute to society and make it better....ย We DO have a place in it. Above all, we ARE loved, even when we don't feel it or when we are treated poorly or abused by others. God LOVES us and nothing can change that.
Secondly, we separate ourselves from evil in all its forms - stop subscribing,ย consuming and subjecting ourselves to it. Whether it's from a person spewing hatred, anger or perversion, or from the media or our personal habits... stop tolerating, justifying, and nurturimg it. Stop the self-abuse. Stop second guessing ourselves, lending power to lies, gaslighting ourselves, and allow confusion to creep in.ย Trustย our God-given conscience to tell the difference between right and wrong, good and evil. Walk away and disempower it.
Lastly, WITH GOOD. Choose love, patience, kindness, gentleness, peace, faithfulness, goodness and self-control. Choose to live in this spirit, the spirit of God - soak in it and allow it to consume our thoughts. As we renew our mind,ย our brain will rewire, our body circuitry and chemistry will change, andย we will feel it.ย Feel whatever? Love, peace and joy. This is the evidence of the victorious GOOD spirit in our life - wholeness, wellness, power and strength. Jesus embodied it - accept Him. We can't do this life alone.
You CAN overcome, heal and be restored.
- Choose Truth
- Reject evil and its minions
- Do Good with God's help.