Strength

The capacity of an object to withstand great force or pressure. In human context, strength is our ability to resist and battle against the pressures of life and the hardship that we face. It takes a strong person to not concede to the difficulties that we face on a day to day basis. When everything is against you why shouldn’t you quit ? It’s the easiest thing to do. The way I view it is that through the pressure that’s being placed on us we have two choices. The first choice is to give in to the pressure and accept defeat against whatever you were up against. The second choice is to fight against the pressure and refuse to let the force take you down. As I’ve said before and I’ll say it again. PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS. Many of us are undercover diamonds that are struggling to shine as we’d rather choose the easy or the safe option when we are faced with a challenge. How can we expect to elevate when everything we do is only done when we are comfortable ? As a generation we would rather get things done at our own pace where we cannot be judged and all decisions are ones that are made for us instead of using our own knowledge and taking the initiative. Through every test we face we should be encouraged as we know that the most blessed are the most tested. We have to overcome the trials and tribulations placed in front of us in order for our glory to be released. Nothing worth having will ever come easy so let us get comfortable being uncomfortable ! We can pray for strength but God will simply give us opportunities to show how strong we truly are. All you have is all that you need. Nothing more and nothing less. All that is required is a change in mentality.

Mental strength is the key to being successful in life. You are in total control of your thoughts and your feelings. Once you regulate your mind you regulate your emotions. The sooner you are able to do this, the easier it is to keep pushing and striving towards whatever it is that you desire. Positivity breeds happiness. Anything that does not bring positivity into your life has to be removed with immediate effect. No matter what it may be, if it can cost you your happiness then it is way too expensive. You do not deserve to settle for less and that is relevant in every single area of your life. Stand firm in your beliefs and let your positivity and faith lead you to a place of gratitude where you are accepted and appreciated. Tough times are inevitable in this life we live. Anyone who doesn’t accept this will find it harder to stand up to the distress of life. When this has been accepted all we need to do is change our attitude towards facing all of our troubles and approach every situation with nothing but confidence and courage. Once you have done this there can only be one winner. When you simply refuse to give up, your strength increases and your pain reduces. We don’t get stronger through success but we get stronger through our struggles. When we come up against any form of obscurity and decide not to quit, that is where strength is developed. Remember, we are not alone. We try so hard to push the weights of life alone sometimes forgetting that there is someone above us who is in control of every situation. Exodus 15:2 reads” The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory”. The battle has already been won before it even began ! You have nothing to be worried about. No matter what you go through you will never be forsaken. As the Lord remains faithful even when we are faithless. Stand firm. Be bold. Better days are on the way.

The pain of today is the strength of tomorrow. There is nothing that you cannot do and there will never be a situation that you cannot overcome. As hard it may be at the time, some of our greatest strengths are built and developed from our deepest wounds. Focus on the lesson you’re being taught so you can continue to grow. I’m a firm believer in everything working out for the greater good. This can be extremely hard to comprehend and digest as some of us have gone through so much and are in a constant fight with ourselves mentally. Debating whether the conflict of life is worth it. I can tell you for free that every single day you wake up the Lord’s plan for you is still in action and your purpose is still in tact. Whether you have discovered it or not it is still in tact. Your life is worth living. You have so much more to offer than you even know. You are strong. You are blessed. You are capable of doing whatever it is that you want to do with your life. Never limit yourself. We often become whatever we believe ourselves to be. If we declare whatever it is that we want to become with faith, we will surely acquire the level needed to receive it even if this seems highly unlikely in the beginning. There is power in the mind and power in the tongue. Manifest greatness into your life. With pure intentions in all that you do, you can succeed in every aspect that you desire. The goodness of life shall start to gravitate towards you effortlessly. Simply because you believed when others advised you to quit. Every question you’ve ever asked it’s very likely that you already know the answer deep down inside. But you’d rather someone else tell you the answer to reassure you when you already know. Be strong enough to make your own decisions and be confident in the decisions that you make. You are your own person so take accountability for who you are and everything that you do. You have power over your mind. Not external events. Realise this and strength will locate you.

Luke 12:25 reads “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life ?” As blunt as it may seem worrying does absolutely nothing for you. Literally nothing at all. Instead be assured that the presence of the Lord is with you wherever you go and he shall direct your steps taking you where it is that you’ve been called to go. All his plans for your life are to prosper you and give you a future and hope. The pain that you have been feeling cannot compare to the joy that is coming. You will never be faced with an obstacle that you can’t overcome. Instead of just overcoming it why don’t you take the chance to destroy that obstacle and be prepared for the next one that comes your way as you know the exact same thing will happen. Conquer & repeat. A relentless cycle that you have decided to take upon yourself to develop your strength and beat whatever tries to take away your happiness and your freedom. You’re too blessed to be held down by the enemy. Your mind can also be your biggest enemy if you allow it to overflow with negativity and doubt. Turn your mind into your most lethal weapon as you fill it with positivity and words of affirmation that you will succeed in everything you do. The individual who never gives up is the hardest to beat. You will be applauded. You will be congratulated. You will be successful. Simply because today is the day you made the decision to never give up.

Thank You For Your Time

Stay Safe & Stay Blessed

Kenzo