01/16/2026
I know the enemy wants you to feel like you’re powerless. He’ll wear you down, planting seeds of doubt when the pain feels overwhelming or the journey seems impossible. He’ll whisper that you have no strength left, no hope in sight. But listen… he’s wrong.
God has given you authority, brave one…
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” -Luke 10:19
You have power to rise above, to overcome the very things that threaten to break you. It doesn’t mean the road won’t be hard, but it means you’re equipped for the fight.
Think of Elijah, worn out and scared, hiding in a cave after fleeing for his life. In his despair, he cried out to God, wanting to give up. But God didn’t leave him there. He spoke to Elijah in a gentle whisper, reminding him of His presence and strength. Elijah knew, deep down, that even in his weakest moment, the power of God within him was enough.
Then there’s Paul, who faced endless battles, imprisonment, beatings, and shipwrecks. But no matter how much the enemy threw at him, Paul stood firm because he knew the power he carried through Christ. He wrote letters of hope and strength while chained in prison, reminding us all that God’s power is not limited by our circumstances.
David, Ruth, Job… each one of them walked through seasons of struggle and pain, but they all had one thing in common, they knew the power they could wield. They knew that no matter how fierce the battle, God had given them the authority to stand strong and rise from the ashes.
And that same power lives in you. The enemy will try to convince you otherwise, but don’t let him. Get back up, rise, and crush the enemy, reminding him where he belongs, beneath your feet. Every time you’re tripped again, look up, plant your hands on the ground, push, and rise again. And again. And again.
You’re stronger than you think, you have been given authority, and you’re never fighting alone.
With love,
Little Sparrow Loved
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*We all know someone who could use this encouragement today ❤️❤️❤️
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