Newton’s Third Law of Motion states (simply) that for every action there is an equal, but opposite, reaction.
Have you experienced this? Have you noticed that when you decide to make some God-ward changes things seem to get worse? Wouldn’t it make more sense for life to get smoother, things to get better?
I’d like to think so. But the reality is that there is bound to be some push back.
You see, we have an enemy–a spiritual and opposing force that wants to see us quit, give up, stick with the status quo. He wants us to live little lives, to settle for mediocrity, to scrape by…he wants the see us defeated. Satan wants us to quit.
But God has called us to overcome! We are more than conquerors. He has given us all we need for life and godliness. He has promised that he will be with us–and that’s the difference maker.
I’ve been wrestling with this for some time–knowing that God is working in me, trying to move in his direction, and feeling the push back. I’ve been irritable, cranky, moody, short-tempered…not good.
I believe that God has given me 3 words to describe who/what he wants for me.
Freedom. Fruit. Fun.
I am holding on to the power-backed promises of God. His unfailing love and faithfulness are going to win the day.
Read Psalm 40, and see what the Lord says to you. Maybe give it a listen, too.
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