Fear magnifies the enemy.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.“ This was a familiar saying in elementary school that really made no sense.

It is a bold statement but definitely not a true one.

A person’s harsh words can crush your spirit with one word. It wasn’t called bullying back in the ‘70’s. It was just teasing, and most people overlooked it as playing around.

It’s been said that ‘hurt people, hurt people.’ My heart goes out to the broken, those who have been wounded themselves and feel the need to hurt others.

But, this is what satan wants. He’s out to destroy our plans and steal our joy. Thank God I serve a savior who is way ahead of the devil’s schemes.

God asks us to ‘overcome evil with good.’ I’ll admit, it’s one of the hardest things to do in life.

To repay evil with evil is to immediately lose the battle to evil. The only way to defeat evil is by doing good to the one who has done you harm.

Don’t get revenge and don’t give into fear. This is not your battle.

Pray for the broken.

Romans 12:21 - “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”