We live in a world where it’s easy to fall into a victim mindset, believing that life happens to us and we’re powerless to change it. If we embrace this perspective, we start to view every obstacle as an unfair burden, and self-pity creeps in. We tell ourselves that our problems are unique, that others couldn’t possibly understand, and we end up trapped, waiting for someone or something to rescue us. But here’s the truth: as long as we’re stuck in self-pity, we’re giving away our power and refusing to grow.

God never intended for us to live as victims. Scripture tells us that we are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37, NIV). To conquer, we have to change our mindset, choosing to see challenges as opportunities to grow rather than reasons to give up. Shifting from a victim mentality means taking responsibility for our reactions, no matter what life throws at us. It means saying, “I may not be able to control what happened, but I can control how I respond.” This is where true strength and resilience are built — not in avoiding challenges, but in facing them head-on with faith.

If you’re stuck in self-pity today, decide to reframe your perspective. God is with you, and He’s using every hardship to make you stronger. Don’t settle for the victim mindset; choose to be an overcomer. Embrace a growth mindset, trust God’s process, and let every setback be a setup for the victory He has planned for you.

Remember, you have the power to rise above, because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

Just a thought,

PSS

We serve a God who is not only capable of performing miracles, but He’s also willing. Too many of us believe that God can heal, but deep down, we wonder if He will heal us. Let me tell you — He will. The same Jesus who touched the leper and said, “I am willing,” hasn’t changed. The Bible says He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever. He sees your pain; He hears your prayers, and He is still in the business of healing. It’s not a matter of “if” He can; it’s about believing that He’s ready and able right now.

Faith is the key that unlocks the door to healing. James tells us that the prayer of faith will heal the sick, and that’s a promise we can stand on. God doesn’t turn a blind eye to our suffering, and He hasn’t lost His power. The world will tell you to rely on human effort alone, but we have to remember that we serve a supernatural God who created our bodies and can restore them. Healing might come instantly, over time, or in ways we don’t expect, but never doubt that God is working.

So, when you pray, pray with confidence. When you seek healing, do so with the boldness that comes from knowing your Heavenly Father is both able and willing. And if you’re not the one who’s sick, be the one who prays for someone else’s healing. God’s power is still flowing through His Church, and He’s calling us to believe again.

Just a thought,

PSS

So many people know about God, but not as many know God. There is a big difference.

Knowing about:

I know some things about Michael Jordan, but I don’t know him. I have never met him, talked to him, hung out with him. I can give you a few facts about him: he played basketball, one of the greatest (arguably the greatest) to ever play the game. But it doesn’t mean I know him. That’s how too many people are with God. They know some things about Him, but they don’t really know Him.

Knowing Him:

Once we get born again, saved, we should begin to pursue God, and really get to know Him. Too many believe the ultimate goal is to get saved. That is just the beginning of our relationship with God. The ultimate goal should be to know Him. How do we do that? One way is by doing His word, reading His word and then acting on it. You can’t get to know God outside of knowing His word. We need to get to know Him as our healer, as our provider. We do that by reading what He says about those things.

The ultimate goal:

Getting to know Him is our ultimate goal. Philippians 3:8 NLT — Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ. Knowing Christ is the greatest accomplishment in any of our lives. It’s what will cause us to live an abundant, everlasting life. Jesus says in John 17:3, And this is the way to have eternal life — to know You, the only true God.

It’s our call what we seek. If we seek to know God, we will experience abundant, everlasting, eternal life.

Just a thought,

PSS

To receive the power that is available through the Holy Spirit, you must first ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. Then the Holy Spirit will come and live in you. The Bible says, “And you shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you” (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit is called the Comforter, Helper, Strengthener, Standby; and He will help us if we ask.

Not only will the Holy Spirit help us deal with the hurts and disappointments that we encounter in this life, but He will also encourage us through the good as well. For instance, once somebody becomes successful, the next step is to become significant. Significant means: very important: large enough to be noticed or to have an effect: having a special or hidden meaning.

Whatever God expects of us, the Holy Spirit gives us the power to do. Who hasn’t needed strength to overcome sin, or encouragement to keep moving forward? We all make mistakes, but thank God for His power to forgive. As we go through life, we need to remember that we don’t have to do it alone. We have the Holy Spirit, our Helper, to help us every day — we just need to ask Him.

Just a thought,

PSS

In life, we often confuse accountability with responsibility, but they aren’t the same. Accountability is doing what you’re told, following instructions, and making sure you complete tasks that others expect of you. It’s checking off a box on someone else’s list. Responsibility, on the other hand, goes beyond that. It’s about owning the outcome, taking initiative, and making decisions that affect not just the process but the result. It’s about choosing to act, not because you have to, but because it’s the right thing to do.

Think about it: when you do something just because you’re told to, you’re being accountable. But when you choose to take action because you see the need, that’s responsibility. For example, taking out the trash when you’re told to makes you accountable. But noticing it’s full and taking it out on your own shows responsibility. True responsibility requires initiative. It’s about ownership, not just compliance.

So here’s the challenge: focus less on just being accountable and more on being responsible. Being responsible means your decisions are better, more thoughtful, and more impactful. Accountability may keep you in line, but responsibility moves you forward. Let’s be people who don’t just follow instructions but who own the mission and make decisions that matter.

Just a thought,

PSS