There comes a moment when you must stop waiting to be chosen and choose yourself. A crown is not given, it’s claimed and whether you realize it or not, you’re already wearing one.
While watching the K-drama Faith (The Great Doctor), a single line struck me like a trumpet sounding in the battlefield of my mind: “There are certain things a king must not say.” It wasn’t just dialogue; it was a warning, a royal decree that echoed far beyond the screen.
Robert Greene once wrote, “Do not wait for a coronation; the greatest kings crown themselves.” And he’s right. You are the ruler of a powerful kingdom—your mind. If you do not lead it with authority, someone or something else will.
Your words are your sceptre. Your decisions are your decrees. Your posture is your throne. And every time you say, “There’s nothing I can do” or “It’s out of my hands,” you drop the crown God placed upon your head.
There is always a crack in the wall to let light in or to break it open entirely.
You are the king of your own life, and though you may not wear a golden crown, you are the ruler of the kingdom of your mind. As such, your time, your choices, your relationships, your vision, your future and like a king, you must make decisions with authority. You must carry yourself with the dignity of one who understands the weight of the crown.
The Three Postures a King Must Never Possess
A true king must never live in:
- Victimhood – seeing yourself as powerless in your own life.
- Helplessness – the seductive trap that lets you avoid responsibility.
- Powerlessness – surrendering the authority you have over your choices.
History is filled with kings who faced impossible odds yet stood firm, Julius Caesar of the Roman Empire, Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, and countless others.
If your default mindset is “Life is just happening to me”, then who exactly is ruling your life? Kings take ownership. Even when events are outside their control, they respond; they don’t just react. A king may have moments of uncertainty, but he never lives in doubt. You cannot lead yourself or others while second-guessing your worth. Doubting your place on the throne only makes the crown feel heavier than it is.
A king must believe in his authority. This is about assurance, not arrogance, because the words of a king are law. They set the tone, shape decisions, and create outcomes. When a king says, “We move”, things move. When he says, “I will find a way”, the way begins to appear. That’s why you cannot speak like you are powerless in your own life. You may not control every circumstance, but you control your words. And your words build your world.
The King’s Law
So, think like a king. Speak like a king. Live like a king. If you abdicate your responsibility, your nation, your life, will bear the cost of a failed ruler.
Guard the dialogue in your head. Watch your posture. The crown is already yours and God Himself has called you to rule the territory of your life with wisdom, courage, and vision.
So, think, speak and live like a king because if you abdicate your responsibility, your nation, your life will bear the cost of a failed ruler.
Rule well. And when the enemy whispers, “You can’t,” rise to your feet, adjust your crown, and declare with your chest out: “Watch me.”
Hugh Bell is a writer and former juvenile court probation officer with a passion for spiritual encouragement, moral clarity, and transformative storytelling.
