Overcomer

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

A new year, a new leaf, a new year’s resolution, we always start these statements set out to solve a problem. We’re good about it for a few weeks, maybe even a few months until… we all know what happens.

I’m not saying don’t make your goals for this year, but instead when making those resolutions, don’t just name the problem—invite God into the resolution and claim victory over it! And when you battle your resolution, remember your identity. You are a daughter of the King of Victory. Everything you want to overcome in the next year, you can, because of God.

You are an overcomer. You can overcome unhealthy habits, you can overcome those addictions, you can overcome those sins, you can overcome those fears, those wounds, those negative feelings. You are an overcomer! When that problem seems too big to tackle, or the “new year” loses its excitement, remember your identity, remember God cannot fail, and with HIS strength you will overcome! That problem does not define you and it does not own you.

From the lyrics of the song Overcomer* by Mandisa

The same Man, the Great I am

The One who overcame death

He’s living inside of You

So just hold tight, fix your eyes

On the One who holds your life

There’s nothing He CAN’T do

He’s telling you

You’re an overcomer!

God, we claim victory over the areas in our lives that we need to change this year. We know with You helping us fight that battle we will win, we will be victorious, we will overcome. We give You all the glory. Amen.

*CCLI Song # 6623328 / Ben Glover | Chris Stevens | David Garcia / © D Soul Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)/ Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) / 9t One Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)/ Ariose Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) / Meaux Mercy (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) / Moody Producer Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)