Stronger

As a side note {to explaining what’s coming next} I happen to be a huge Harry Potter fan. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter is given the Sword of Griffindor to ward off his arch-enemy Voldemort. This sword {goblin made} has a very unique ability: “It only takes in that which makes it stronger”. For non Harry Potter fans, in the book this sword is immune to things like dust and rust (things that are bad for it) and only accepts things that make it better or more powerful.

Today, I was thinking about all the things I let bother me. Peoples words or actions. Circumstances in life that I have no ability to change. Even things about myself that I’m not particularly fond of. All of these things have a way of gathering around my heart and dragging me down{keep in mind, this heavy-hearted-dragged-down feeling is not an everyday occurence. It just happens to be one of those days.}

Somehow, this got me to thinking about the Sword of Gryffindor. Wouldn’t it be nice, if we too, could reject things in life that made us weaker and only allow our brains and hearts to be affected by things that would encourage and strengthen us?

Thankfully, I have a constant encourager and helper in life: God. He constantly reminds me that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”  {Philippians 4:13}. I know His strength, unlike mine, is unfailing. And if I just ask Him, He will graciously empower me to get through even the toughest days. With God’s encouragement and by reflecting on His loving words in the Bible, I will be better able to withstand the people and elements of life that attempt to make me weaker.

Even though I will never fully be able to tune out hurtful words or actions, I would like to try a little harder everyday to only take in that which makes me stronger.

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