The Can-Do Spirit

In the world today, many people are stagnant because they believe they can’t amount to anything good in life. They look down on themselves without knowing that God has destined them to be great. Apostle Paul serves as a beacon of inspiration, rejecting a grasshopper mentality and believing that with God on his side, he can do all things.

Phil. 4:13 (NKJV)

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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Apostle Paul knew that through the strength of Christ, he can fulfill God’s purpose for his life and accomplish anything he set his heart to do. This is the reason why he did unusual exploits for God. To have a “can do” spirit is to have a “can do” attitude. People who have a can do attitude are confident and they are willing to face problems or obstacles that come their way head-on. They choose to find ways to solve their problems rather than complain or give up. They don't take no for an answer and are tenacious in going after what they want.

Numerous Heroes of Faith in the Bible exemplify this can do spirit and did great exploits including David, Joshua, Caleb, Moses, Joseph, Deborah, Peter, and Philip. The benefits of having a can do spirit are manifold.

Benefits of Having a Can Do Spirit

1. You will dream big
2. You will be more focused
3. You are more likely to fufil your purpose.
4. You will be resilient.
5. You will see what others don't see.
6. You will be courageous.
7. You will become an inspiration to many others.

Recently, I watched the dance performance of an African man at the Britain's Got Talent show. This man’s left leg was amputated because of a cancer diagnosis when he was young. However, despite the condition, he was not discouraged and he learnt how to dance through his friends. In the performance, he choreographed with astonishing style that dazzled both the the judges and the audience that they all gave him a standing ovation. There was an uproar of excitement and the audience prevailed over the judges to press the golden buzzer. It was an ecstatic moment and I was deeply touched by this man’s can do spirit. He did not define himself by his amputated legs nor did he allow his challenges to weigh him down. He kept pressing forward until his limitations gave way to his shining glory!

Friend, do not allow any challenge or obstacle to weigh you down. You are more than this and you are more than conqueror through Christ Jesus! You have the ability in Him to do the impossible! Put your trust in Him today and know that through Him, you can do all things. Begin to walk upon your high places in Jesus’ name. Hallelujah!