Proverbs 18:14 tells us that a strong spirit is what sustains us in any kind of trouble. A strong spirit is confident, established, unmovable and ready for anything. It is steady under pressure, full of joy and peace—and it never quits. A strong spirit will get you through anything—physical attacks, financial problems, relational difficulties, career setbacks and whatever else the devil throws your way….So, how can you strengthen your spirit? Here are four ways to develop a strong spirit in 2018. 1. Evaluate Your Spiritual Condition….Every believer has the potential to stand in a greater place of supernatural strength. As we build a stronger spirit, it will become easier to receive, resist and stand. We will be victorious with a strong spirit! And we will be strong enough to strengthen others. 2. Watch Your Spiritual Diet….You’ve heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” Well, the same is true in the spiritual realm. You must feed your spirit “faith food” in order for it to be strong. God’s Word is our food, and it contains the proper nutrients for building a strong spirit. It is our primary source of strength…. 3.Get Spiritual Exercise….Reading, studying, confessing, praying and standing in faith are all powerful workouts for the spirit….4. Take Spiritual Rest. First, we find rest when we cast all our cares upon Him (1 Peter 5:6-8). How much care do we cast? All of it….Worry is sin, and we’ve been given the assurance that God will take care of us when we trust in Him. Next, when we stand in faith for any of God’s promises and believe we receive, we will find rest in the Lord. We will be able to resist the enemy and his attempts to steal our peace. Spending time praying in other tongues will edify and build up your spirit while you are standing, as well. —-An excerpt from Kenneth Copeland ‘s email newsletter