II Timothy 3:5 (NLT) They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!
I think many of us have taken the word "power" to mean great and mighty things. But there is more to it.
The writer of Proverbs gives us some insight:
*Proverbs 16:32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. Wow think about that for a moment! Patience and self-control better is than power to conquer a city!
We have the power to change a potentially volatile situation around by demonstrating gentleness and patience! Look at another nugget of wisdom from Proverbs 15:1 (NLT) A gentle anger deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Patience and goodness are a hallmark of the fruit of the spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!,
So the first step to being powerful is take the time to be refreshed through prayer and meditation of the Word. It's alive and powerful!
* Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
* I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
*Matthew5:41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
*Romans 12:21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
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