Stand Strong: Don't Settle Under Pressure.

Is the pressure on? Are you feeling like wanting to give up, quit, or give in?

Just because the pressure is on doesn't mean you must settle or give in to get some temporary relief. You know you need to say no, but people keep nagging and you want to give in and say 'ok fine, yes I'll do it!' But you know in your heart this isn't for you, yet the pressure is getting inside your head.

And that's the problem. The pressure is getting to you, inside of you, instead of you getting inside of the pressure. You are allowing your feelings and emotions to succumb to the pressure. So what must you do? Up the spiritual food. What do I mean by that? Get into God's Word more, apply the pressure to the scriptures. Pray and get into His presence and allow Him to strengthen you. Get a fresh Word from heaven, clear directions on how to proceed.

1 Corinthians 10:13 states: No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

You cannot be tempted more than you can bear! So, if you feel it's too much, then you know that the limit is near, and the good news is that you're so close to victory, so you can't give up now. The devil knows he has fired his best shot, and now you have to make a decision. Are you going to give in or stand your ground?

If you give in, are you prepared to live with the consequences of that decision?

Take a few minutes – pause and breathe. This time next week, it could all be history, and you will have the victory. You are so close, you can't quit now!

God is with you. He hears you and will make a way for you. Don't settle, you've got this!

Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 16:13

Ephesians 6:10-11

1 Peter 5:9

Joshua 1:9.