2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NIV) - We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
A few years ago I attended a class entitled “Think Like a Winner" taught by my friend Rabbi Baars. Although the concepts taught in this class seemed obvious, without the reminders and the tools he taught in the class it is easy to forget how to think like a winner. Reflecting on the value I gained from this class reminded me that more believers need to always “think like winners.”
No matter what battle or challenge shows up in your life, believe that you have already won the battle. That God is fighting alongside, for and with you. That no matter what, he wins and as a member of God’s family, if he wins, you win. As you go through difficulties in life how wonderful would it be to simply ride the waves, keep your head above water because you know who wins at the end. You train your mind to “Think like a winner.” Things are never what it seems.
Today’s verse is a reminder that you are set-up to win. To never seize to “Think like a winner.” Refresh your thoughts with God’s words and promises daily. If we believe God’s promises and refuse to quit, we cannot lose. That we may be hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. Get back-up because you are part of God’s family... A family that thinks and are winners!
Dear God,
Thank you for the reminder that as a member of your family, I must think like a winner. That claiming defeat is surrendering to the enemy. I pray that all your children think like winners. That they remember they are part of your family and have already won through their relationship with you. That they remember they may be hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. I ask this in your son Jesus’ name. Amen!