Power is often referred to as the ability to control or
manipulate a situation. We are told that
we have the power to change our surroundings through various means such as
prayer, force, or other means. I am told
that having faith in God can cause mountains in your life to move. Of this I am a firm believer, but my Power
seems to be nonexistent in one area of my life given that others control
it.
How do I feel powerless one might ask? Given that I have been blessed to be selected
as an intern with AAPD and the internship at the site is going really well,
then what is the problem? I feel
powerless in helping others with things that neither of us have control
over. Unfortunately, we are both powerless
in this situation. It is something I am
forced to think about each morning I rise and each night before I sleep this
summer. So my faith is tested with this
issue, and I am struggling.
Given my daily struggle, I do have the power to understand man
or woman does not have the power control my thoughts. For you see through God’s eyes I can see all
that he has planned for me. I may not
have everything but still I am abundantly blessed. In spite of the insensitively of others, I am
still moving forward in what God has purposed for my life. I have never been forsaken by him and I will
still trust him. That sustains me each
day!!
Finally, I may not have the power to change my current
situation, but I am not powerless! Although the scales may seem imbalanced with
regard to power, I have to constantly remind myself of my favorite biblical
verse Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me”.
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