Take Back Your Joy!

Why Are You Letting Them?     
       Why are you allowing others to determine how you are going to feel for the day? We can set the tone of our day or even our life by the way we feel. If you are feeling anxiety over something someone (or even yourself) has said, well than you are setting yourself up for a lot of hurt.
       I remember all the times that I have suffered on the inside because of something that someone said. Their harsh, critical words were like a death sentence. I would look at their position that they had over me and would immediately have that sick pit in my stomach. After all, they were the experts right? That pit that screamed out "See, you really are a failure." Immediately forgetting all the other times I've been told "You were born for this" from other experts. I would allow the enemy to use those people to hurt my heart. To break my spirit. But no more. Enough is enough.

Here are some tips for not allowing anyone to break your spirit ever again!

Tip #1: Put up the shield of faith.
The Bible says in Ephesians 6 to put up the entire armor of God. One of those crucial pieces is the shield of faith. 

Ephesians 6:16--In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Tip #2: Block It!

When someone has a criticism or tries to hold a lie about you over your head just block it! You don't need to receive their words. They aren't God! It's one thing if it's a genuine constructive criticism that you know will help you with your work or with your walk with God. But if it's aimed to hurt you or a retaliation against you, just block it. Walk away and give it to God. Don't talk about it anymore and forgive them. Don't give it anymore life by talking about it. Praise God and go about your day with the joy of the Lord. :)

Tip #3: Forgive and Pray

It really helps to just forgive them. I know it's hard when they made you feel like dirt and didn't seem to care. But they might be going through something that we don't know about. Forgive and pray that God gives you peace in your heart. He will and trust me, what they said will not even matter anymore.

Jesus said in Matthew 5:44:

But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. 

Tip #4: Self Care

Make sure that you take care of yourself. If you have a recharged body than you will have a recharged mind. If you have a strong mind than their hurtful words cannot penetrate your heart and soul. So brush off their ridiculous comment and watch a comedy. Or take a walk, have some tea, or just chill and listen to music.

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