Defused bully bombs of life
As I look into my world through anointed eyes of faith, hope and love, and as I discern and allow God’s kingdom rule to govern my world, things that come at me in a cruel, insulting, threatening or aggressive fashion, things that I call “bully bombs,” are diffused.
Because “the righteous requirement of the law” (Rom. 8:4) has been fully met in me, those things designed to push me into doing something I should not do or being something I am not, become fully neutralized; they are rendered powerless. I now walk in God’s blessing.
What are some of these “bully bombs?”
Shame
The pain of guilt is gone, the agony caused by my many shortcomings has left me and the sting of bad behaviour or bad choices has been removed. I now live in the ethos of God’s sovereign administration, which is one of honour. I am blessed.
Regret over missed opportunities
I no longer need to lament over circumstances that were beyond my control, bemoan misfortunes that were outside my ability to fix or cringe with remorse over the opportunities I had and missed.
I can live in serenity because I know that all is well. My father’s grace has covered all. I am blessed.
Guilt over past failure
God’s grace has redeemed my past. The consequences of bad choices have been covered and the crumbled walls of failure have been restored. My lessons have been learned and I have become stronger. I am blessed.
Excuses of unfavorable circumstances
The power of “What if … “ has been broken. The weight of “If only …” has been lifted. The choke-hold of “If I had another chance to …” has been loosened. I now walk in the strong confidence that anything is possible and all things are doable. I am blessed.
Conflict
The battles that I have already won in God’s strength have been numerous, and those yet to be fought … ? Well, it comes to mind that God has a heavenly host called “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.” (Heb. 1:14) They are big and there is a lot of them. I am in good hands. I am blessed.
Weakness
My deficiencies are being taken over by God’s excesses. My uncertainties are being replaced by God’s assurances. My inabilities to function are being consumed by God’s full competence. I am strong in all matters. I am blessed.
Struggle
I no longer need to be strong in the face of difficulties or resistance, for God is my strength. The road ahead will not be too difficult, nor will it take great effort, for God is my navigator. I will never need to struggle to make a living, for God will make all ends meet. I am blessed.
Misunderstanding
An enlightened understanding enables me to accurately discern powers at work, both within me and around me. I can live in harmony with others, and I can adjust my expectations to graciously accommodate the many differences of opinion, culture or preference that I am exposed to. I am blessed.
Temptation
The pull of my secular society is weakened every day as the substance of God’s presence is being realized on a daily basis. The enticements to gratify the desires of my flesh that are opposed to God’s design are being lessened by the gratification that I find in knowing Jesus. Satan’s power has been shattered by the One who holds all authority in my world. I am blessed.
Yes, all “bully bombs” have been diffused. Their power has been overcome, and now and in my world, God’s presence, promise and pledge will always be my resource. I am a winner!
