Your Biggest Enemy

This week Brenden Pristach opens up about a struggle many of us share: being our own worst enemy.

As he reads through the Psalms, Brenden notices how often David talks about enemies pursuing him. While he doesn’t relate to literal armies chasing him, he deeply connects with the idea of an enemy — because the person who tears him down the most is often himself. Negative self-talk, exaggerating failures, and carrying unnecessary pressure have been ongoing battles.

Brenden shares how he’s learned to combat that internal enemy by meditating on, memorizing, and allowing Scripture to reshape the way he thinks about himself. He focuses especially on two key passages:

• Romans 8:28–30 — God works all things for the good of those who love Him. We are predestined, called, justified, and glorified  ...