Authority to Overcome

Deliberately shut the door on the current attacks from the enemy. There is no reason for you to be a victim of your circumstances, and again I remind you that you have been given the supreme authority to overcome every work of the flesh and the devil. I have empowered you to attain victory. Feeling sorry for yourself is counter-productive; you cannot win when you are already defeated, says the Lord. Rise up in the strength I have provided to cause you to triumph.

1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.

Breakthrough

The mind is the devil's playground and battleground. Fight to stay focused and clear. Refuse to give any place for confusion or despair to manifest. Be strong and war against fear, condemnation, hopelessness, helplessness, and lies from the enemy. You are not a victim! Stand in faith that I will cause you to triumph in all things. Trust Me to bring you through every battle in victory. I am the Lord of the breakthrough, and I will cause you to overcome, says the Lord.

2 Samuel 5:20a So David went to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there; and he said, "The LORD has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water."

He Will Make the Crooked Places Straight

Beloved, this is a time when you can bring to completion things that have been delayed and to tie up loose ends. But, you will still have to exercise patience in bringing to a conclusion undertakings that involve other people or things that you have no control over. This time will present opportunities to trust Me to do what you cannot accomplish by your own will and power, but I will go before you to make a way, says the Lord.

Isaiah 45:2 I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze And cut the bars of iron.

Strengthened By Your Struggle

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by Marsha Burns -- April 22, 2009

Beloved, take the time and be quiet enough to gain a fresh perspective of where you have been and where you are now before I lead you out to your next point of destiny. It is important that you see the past, not as a place of defeat, but as a place of experiential growth and victory. You have come through a lot and are stronger because of the struggle. This strength will serve you well in upcoming challenges, and the wisdom you have gained will undergird your confidence to overcome, says the Lord.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.