You can’t grow and react at the same time.

Emotions can either shape us—or sabotage us.

They whisper quick responses: lash out, shut down, overthink.

But maturity isn’t found in reaction.

It’s found in decision.

When you pause and choose your response,

you take your power back.

And when you train that discipline every day,

you build spiritual muscle most people never even notice.

We weren’t called to be emotional puppets.

We were called to rise in control.

Every wave of emotion is another rep.

Another opportunity to become unshakable.

So stop reacting.

Decide.

Rise.

~ Praise God

CarMichael | The Voice of Strength