and I will lift my hands. For You are who You are, no matter where I am. These are powerful lyrics sung by Casting Crowns. I never realized until now how important this is! It has been a little over a week, since my life/integrity has come under attack…yet I still stand! God speaks to me and guides my steps everyday either through someone or scripture. Thursday’s message talked about how you will never be able to speak victory over some one’s life, until you have victory of your own. My entire life, I have always surrendered and allowed defeat. People have always said, “I admire you for your strength and courage. You are so strong!” On the outside, I may appear this way, but the inside of me screams something totally different. Now, with God’s strength, I am standing up and fighting for what I believe…ME! People are quick to paint a dark picture of me, but God knows my heart. In reading my daily devotion on Friday, the message was titled “No One is Useless to God”. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 says, “God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of this world to shame the strong.” I am proud to say that I am weak in my own strength, but the mighty power of God that lives in me will arise and claim victory! No matter what storms come your way, find the strength to praise God. He has already gone before you and completely has your back.

Love in Christ,
Nichole