Conquered, Conqueror.

“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37

Sometimes, in life, I feel defeated – like each day becomes a battle that I just don’t have the energy to fight. With each new stressor, disappointment, or mistake, my life feels conquered. I forget how through Him I can conquer all. Through Him, I can refuse to be conquered.

I shared with a friend recently about a struggle that I had and how I felt ultimately defeated. She told me that while the enemy comes to kill and destroy, God will raise us up because He loves us and wants what is best for us. At times, this is hard to believe. I want to believe I can conquer all through Him, but sometimes, I’m just tired. And weak. And broken.

For this I pray:

Lord, give me the strength and courage to know that through all things, I can be more than a conqueror because of your love for me. Help me to understand you more even when I do not understand your plan for my life. Help me to walk by faith and have the confidence to face each day with a renewed sense of vigor. I thank you for all you have done, are doing and will do in the days to come. You are my strength.