But this is not the way it was supposed to be—and this is not the way it has to be. We do not have to buy into the enemy's lie that we are powerless. We can reclaim the power that God intends for us to have. We can allow His strength to move in us, through us, and work for us so that we can stand against the schemes of the enemy and make a positive impact for God in this world. As Paul wrote, we can "put on the full armor of God" so we can "stand against the devil’s schemes" (Ephesians 6:10).
The Bible states that God created us to be a force in this world. We no longer have to accept that we have no power to change our situation. We can rediscover God's power and allow it to move in us.
Sarah Jakes Roberts is a businesswoman, New York Times bestselling author, and a highly sought-after thought leader. She is the founder of Woman Evolve, an organization committed to serving the needs of women on a mission to blaze trails, overcome obstacles, and inspire their communities to do the same. Sarah is the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes and Mrs. Serita Jakes and pastors a dynamic community of artists and professionals alongside her husband, Touré Roberts. Together they have six beautiful children and reside in Dallas, Texas.