You Gotta Push Back!

I don’t know if this was right or wrong, but I grew up being told that if somebody pushed you, you pushed them back. Honestly, that mindset kept me from getting bullied or taken advantage of.

See, in middle school, girls would “try me,” meaning they would see if I was scared or not. Growing up as a mixed girl, sometimes I didn’t fit in anywhere. So, I had to learn to push back, stand up for myself, and speak up when it mattered. Over time, I got used to standing up for myself and for others.

Today, I use those same principles in my faith walk.

Honestly, I push back a lot in my life.

When fear tells me not to do something, I push back by doing it.

When life tells me I’m not ready, I push back by showing up as if I already am.

Pushing back is necessary if you're going to walk in faith.

Life's struggles will try to push you in the direction they want you to go. But you have to push back and stay on the path God has called you to walk.

For example, did God tell you that you were meant to start your dream business, but now you're doubting yourself and losing focus? Don’t worry—push back into the will of God.

Were you so sure about a particular relationship, but hardships came up and now you're questioning everything? Push back with faith and seek God's will for your life.

Every time life pushes you, sis, you push back.

If it pushes you down financially, push back with faith and wiser decisions.

If it pushes you down mentally, push back with praise, worship music, and the audio Bible.

If it pushes you physically and makes you feel inadequate, push back by loving yourself more through your actions.

Life will push you, sis, but you must push back.

Don’t stay down. Get up and fight for what is yours.

Push back with faith.

Push back with the Word.

And if you've stopped pushing for a while, that's okay. God will meet you right where you are.

It's time to push back, sis!

Weekly Scripture

“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

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Morgan Tracy J. is the founder of HDC. She believes every woman should be empowered through the Word of God