Mastering Your Strength Under Control: Achieving Happiness in a World of Chaos

Summary Explore how your life can transform when you master strength under control. Begin the journey now. Strength Under Control: Introduction What do you think of when you read or hear the word, “meek”? You might be tempted to think of the archetypal 97-pound weakling who usually appears in contrast to a muscly hero. Think Charles Atlas or Captain America. We often mistake meekness for weakness. Strength Under Control: Meekness Does Not Equal Weakness But meekness did not equal weakness in the biblical world. The Greek word for “meekness” actually means “strength under control.” It would be used to describe a wild stallion brought under control. Strength Under Control: Trust in God Happiness does not come from being weak. But someone who is meek can be made happy by God, because they put their trust in him rather than in their own strength. Relying on our own skills and abilities to navigate life simply leads to stress. Strength Under Control: Let Go and Let God Happy people let go and let God. They agree to letting God fulfil his purpose for their lives. As we practice meekness it relieves stress and worry. That sounds like a recipe for happiness to me! Reflection Question What aspect of your life do you need to surrender to God? Can you see how that might make you happier? This Week on Battle Drill Devotionals Monday 9 October - From Heartache to Healing: How to Release Grief and Embrace Happiness Tuesday 10 October - Mastering Your Strength Under Control: Achieving Happiness in a World of Chaos Wednesday 11 October - Embrace a Joyful Life: Understanding why Forgiveness is the Key to Happiness Thursday 12 October - Unlocking Happiness and Integrity: Trail to A Joyous & Upright Life Friday 13 October - "Happy Are The Peacemakers": Unearthing the Joy of Conflict Resolution There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every Monday through Friday. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldresources - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast. Photo by David Hofmann on Unsplash Related Links Enhance Your Prayers in Times of Crisis: How to Pray and Listen to God’s Voice A Timely and Uplifting Prayer For Happiness In Your Community More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod