What a comfort it is to know that even though we live in a world that is in a constant state of turmoil, darkness and despair – when we keep our attention on the Greater One who is within us – we don’t have to participate in its decline. Psalms 91:8 says, “Only a spectator shall you be [yourself inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High] as you witness the reward of the wicked.”. Hallelujah! That Psalm highlights how our choosing to dwell in the secret place of the Lord, making Him our refuge – keeps us in a place of divine protection, wholeness, and victory. We can keep our attention fixed on the Lord by keeping our thoughts engaged in what His Word says about us being in Him. Our enemy, the devil, is a mastermind at manipulating circumstances and people to confront us with trouble. He bombards our minds with harassing thoughts to distract us from keeping our attention on the truth of our position in Christ. If he can get us to turn our focus off of the truth and onto the natural world around us – we will begin to live from the mental or carnal arena, instead of from the spiritual arena. Colossians 2:10 explains the reality of what is in our re-born spirit-man, while we live in this world: “And you are in Him, made full and having come to fullness of life [in Christ you too are filled with the Godhead—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—and reach full spiritual stature]. And He is the Head of all rule and authority [of every angelic principality and power].” Praise the Lord! There is enough power inside of every believer to strengthen us to overcome every opposition we will ever face in this life! As you keep your attention fixed on that truth and begin to speak from that reality – you will never be shaken! Instead you will stand strong in the face of adversity and bring life and righteous order wherever you are!