Don't Give Away Your Power

Don't Give Away Your Power

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE

 �And don�t sin by letting anger control you. Don�t let the sun go down while you are still angry�
 (Ephesians 4:26, NLT).

TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Do you realize how much energy it takes to be bitter or hold a grudge? We only have a certain amount of energy for each day. If we use it for the wrong purposes, focused on the negative, dwelling on who hurt us, we�re not going to have the energy we need for the right purposes. We�re not going to make the best decisions. We�re not going to be as creative. We�re not only doing ourselves a disservice, but we�re doing our family and our friends a disservice.
   
Remember, you can�t control what people do or say. You can only control yourself. If you�re allowing others to upset you, then you are giving away your power. The Scripture says, �Don�t let the sun go down on your anger.� The reason many people have no joy or enthusiasm is because they go to bed every night with anger and unforgiveness. When you go to bed like that, with a cluttered mind, focused on the negative, you wake up with the same negative emotions. Don�t let anger and unforgiveness block God�s blessing in your life. Choose to let those things go so you can live in the peace, joy, and power the Lord has for you.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, today I am releasing every negative thing that has happened to me. I�m forgiving every person who has hurt me. I�m forgiving myself for mistakes I�ve made and releasing every disappointment so that I can live in Your peace and victory. In Jesus� Name. Amen.