I woke up this morning thinking about an iconic cartoon character I used to watch as a child.
Every Saturday morning, my sisters and I would run downstairs, blankets in tow, to watch our favorite cartoons. Back then, Popeye the Sailor Man was my favorite. I didn’t know why at the time, but today I understand.
Popeye stood for something. He fought against evil and always came out victorious.
Popeye was a mild-mannered sailor who had an enemy named Bluto. Bluto’s mission was to steal, kill, and destroy everything Popeye tried to do — including stealing his girlfriend!
Popeye loved spinach, and he discovered that it gave him superhuman strength to defeat his enemy. Spinach became his secret weapon.
As I lay in bed reminiscing about Popeye, I realized something powerful: this cartoon character actually carried a deeper message — one that mirrors the life of a Believer.
Believers have an enemy, too — satan. He can’t stand to see us living victorious lives, so he tries to steal, kill, and destroy through adversity. Illness, financial struggles, marital conflict, rebellious children, job stress, neighborhood drama — you name it — are all weapons he uses.
But Believers have a superpower: the Holy Spirit.
Just like spinach was Popeye’s strength, Holy Spirit is ours. He equips us with courage, wisdom, and power to overcome the enemy and rise victorious.
Popeye always defeated Bluto — not in his own strength, but because of his secret weapon. And we, too, can defeat the enemy — not by our might, but through the power of Holy Spirit who dwells within us.
Solution:
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Reflection:
You were never meant to live under the weight of anxiety, worry, or stress. Those feelings don’t define you – God does. Discover who you are in Christ and walk confidently in your true identity.
Weekly Journal Prompts:
*Be transparent with yourself and record your hurts.
*From your Bible, find two scriptures revealing Holy Spirit as your source of strength and write them in your journal. Ephesians 3:16 is a great one to start with.
*Write a prayer with the scriptures using your name with every “you or your” and read them out loud each day.
Rewrite it with your name such as: “I Georgetta, will not be anxious for anything. I, Georgetta, , will pray for strength to overcome negative thinking knowing that God’s peace will give me the strength to be victorious.”
Self-Care:
Self-love is a choice. Make it a priority to do something this week that nurtures you. Do something that makes you proud of who you are and how you live your life. Remind yourself that you are not alone in your feelings – Holy Spirit will strengthen you to overcome any struggle. I challenge you to “enjoy” your life! It’s your choice!
Journey With The King
Journey In His Word 
I forgot all about Popeye! Yogi Bear, The Jetsons and The Road Runner were just as good.
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