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Are you your worst enemy or do you entertain your worst enemy? When you continue to hold onto negative thoughts, the enemy will always find a way to entertain himself. Romans 12:2 says, "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God" 

In most situations, abusers feel the need to have control of something or someone. Being dishonest can and will keep you from living with purpose. When an abuser intentionally hurt others, they are unaware of the pain and stress that they are causing on their personal lives. God's word in John 8:32 says, "And ye shall know the truth, and the make you free." If you are an abusive woman, trust that God will heal you because silent victims (men) have a right to heard and believed.

What are your thoughts when you wake up? Do you plan to have a bad day? When you are aware of your thoughts and feelings, you will have a general idea about how your day will go. A humble heart and patience can be the greatest reflection on how you honor God in your day. Ezekiel 36:27 says, "And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them."

When the underlying issues of mental health, domestic violence and abuse are not addressed, the effects can be devastating. The process of becoming a part of the solution can be scary but the healing is priceless. Enoch 1:8 says, "Then shall all belong to God; be happy and blessed; and the splendour of the Godhead shall illuminate them"

Each one of us has a calling on our life and when God has called you to be great in Him, the enemy will always try to find a way to distract you. God need you for his will and purpose. When you are feeling distracted in your mind and spirit, quiet your thoughts and sit still in the presence of God. Proverbs 12:25 reads, " Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop, but a good word maketh it glad."  Again, sit still and quiet your thoughts so you can distract the enemy. Yes, it is time to shame the devil.

Open your heart and release the pain of your past. Abuse and emotional trauma does not have to be the end of your world. Forgive those who hurt you and ask God to forgive you for the pain and trauma you may have caused someone else to experience. God is good and everything he created is good and that include you.

What part of you are you still withholding from God? Genesis 1:27 "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."  God blessed you while you were in your mother's womb so there are no secrets about you when it comes to your life in God.

These three words have so much power. These three words hold the key to our happiness. They encourage us to do and be our best so lets speak with love and live in love because God is love. Deuteronomy 6:6 says, "And these words, which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart".

When we walk by faith, God is just to bless us with the desires of our heart. I fast and I pray and ask I God to use me in the greatest way possible. God is almighty and I love what he has called me to do. I give all glory to the savior. If the spirit of God moves, so should we. When you speak things into existence, God can make it happen according to his will and his purpose. It is proven in Genesis 1:3 "And God said, let there be light, and there was light". God needs each one us to be a light to his kingdom.

Past traumas, fear, doubts and unforgiveness can keep you in a place of darkness.  If you need to revisit the place where your stresses began, let the spirit of God be the guide to take you back to those places. You don't necessarily have to revisit if it was a physical place, you could revisit those places in your mind and in your heart with the spirit of God that's within you. Just as the earth was without form and void and "darkness was upon the face of the deep and the spirit of God moved", so will the spirit of God move you out of your place of darkness and into his light.