The movie takes you through her journey to understand her own story. She slowly begins to remember bits and pieces of her backstory. To learn about who she was and what she meant to those who knew her best. To understand her own strength and where it comes from. To identify the enemy and see their lies with more clarity.
Eventually, the enemy returns to "reclaim her." They place her under the influence of their most powerful force, what they've labeled the "supreme intelligence," and the whole conversation that follows is purely internal: the enemy voice tells her that she is weak, too emotional, etc. They try to convince her that her power comes from them and can be taken away. They belittle her, saying, "It's cute how hard you're trying," then proceed to remind her of every time she has fallen down or felt defeated throughout her life.
But she holds on to each one of those memories, letting them fully play out. She sees herself getting back up, dusting herself off, and stepping forward to try again. Over and over! The enemy is doing their best to make her feel weak with past failures, but she is able to see the strength it took to keep getting back up! To overcome her own fear and doubt and keep trying, again and again. And the more she focuses on her story and her ability to rise up each time she is knocked down, the more powerful she becomes. Before she goes into full-tilt Captain Marvel mode, she says to the enemy that's been trying to control her, "I've been fighting with one hand behind my back. What happens when I'm finally set free?" Eventually, she breaks out of that enemy influence once and for all, ready to step up and fight in her full strength!
Toward the end, she comes face to face with the enemy agent who "trained her" to be part of their team. He tries to revert back to that trainer role and put her in her place, starting by saying, "I'm so proud of you," a comment that typically feels condescending from a peer and is intended to take her down a peg and remind her that he is her superior. She responds well, refusing to weaken herself to be on his level, and reminding him that she has nothing at all to prove to him. She is no longer hesitant or afraid to shine. She is a fighter, and she doesn't need his approval or patronizing praise. Obviously, I am a fan of the movie (I've seen it twice now) and of her character. She is sassy and smart, funny and strong, resilient and relatable! ❤
.....For anyone feeling weak and being targeted by the lies of our real-but-invisible spiritual enemy, remember that you have the power to break free from those chains. It matters, and it is a battle you will have to win first in your mind. ....Think about your life story and let the joy of the Lord strengthen you. What the enemy intended for harm can become a stepping stone in our lives when we begin to see things clearly - recognizing my own God-given inner grit and resilience after failure and rejection has given me far more strength and confidence than all the compliments and praise ever could! Remember God's faithfulness in your own past victories, and see yourself getting back up every time you have been pushed down. Don't hesitate or waver in resolve. Do not be afraid or back down. God is fighting alongside you and through you, and He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world! All authority in heaven and on earth belongs to Jesus, and YOU belong to Him. You are not powerless; you stand firm in His protection, in His armor, in His authority, and in His strength!!
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