Reactions

Your reaction as a child of God is very important. To react to hurt, betrayal, or any bad situation  with dignity and grace takes mental discipline. It is important that you do not allow your emotions to drive you in a fight instead of using biblical wisdom. If you aren’t mindful of your reaction and you respond emotionally instead of with wisdom and the proper strategy, you could end up losing the fight. David did not go after Goliath emotionally; he was strategic. When you think like a child of God, you go into the battle with a clear head and your strategy intact. Your reaction to obstacles, setbacks, or people who antagonize and torment you reveals how you think. Be confident in the knowledge that God is your defense Psalms 59:9 “I will keep watch for you, my strength, because God is my stronghold.” and respond to your obstacles with wisdom after seeking God for the right strategy. And please remember, everything doesn’t require a response.  Do not allow the enemy to gain access by operating out of the flesh; Sacrifice the flesh and allow God to use you in the midst of the obstacle. David came to battle prepared not in a fleshly way but in a supernatural way. David came in with his 5 stones and a sling. 1 Samuel 17: 39 David stated he was not familiar  to the armor that they gave him to wear. If we do not put our armor on to use it will be pointless. David came to battle with the Lord, David was humiliated by Goliath showing up with the Lord on his side BUT when you show up with God on your side and allow the Lord to use you, you will conquer your enemy. However, it is important to maintain a level headed mindset and to allow your head to remain  calm to think clearly and to be able to hear clearly from the Lord.