While he was still speaking to her, messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, “Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.” [36] But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.”

Mark 5:35-36 NLT

Everybody has it—the quiet voice in our head that tells us there’s no use trying anymore.

You’ve tried before, it says. 

Sure, there may be hope for other people, it acknowledges, but not for you.

Stop fighting. This is the best it’s going to get. 

Too many of us believe that there are things about ourselves that will never change—that we have lost the battle too many times and that there are some things we just need to accept.

 But Jesus tells us a different story. 

Yes, at times things seem hopeless, but they’re not. Don’t be afraid, he says. Just have faith. 

The psychology of walking with God is about how God changes our well-being from the inside out. Because of our faith, any paralyzing patterns and the frustrating pain can be healed and transformed—if we have the courage to take off our masks, let down our walls, and rely on God’s power rather than our own. 

I begged the Lord three times to take this problem away from me. [9] But the Lord said, “My grace is all you need. Only when you are weak can everything be done completely by my power.” So I will gladly boast about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can stay in me.

2 Corinthians 12:8-9 ERV

God’s Spirit is powerful, and it produces limitless superpowers in our lives that we could never muster up on our own. In fact, sometimes the moments we feel most powerless, the moments we  feel like we’re failing miserably, are exactly the moments that make us realize our need for God. 

Which superpower do you need?

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Galatians 5:22-23 TPT

In The Chemistry Lab, we recently discovered that Christians can have superpowers—supernatural abilities listed in Galatians 5:22-23 that transform us from the inside out and help us calm and conquer our storms rather than just trying to survive them. Each one is matched with one of the Avengers to give us a vision of the kind of power we can have when God’s Spirit supercharges our lives.

This is a vision that everyone needs—the belief that it’s not hopeless, that whatever internal storm or external obstacle we’re facing is not too hard for God. 

So what superpower do you need in your life? Who will you become when you let your walls down and let God’s power in? What will you conquer? What will you overcome?

Take our quiz to find out! Your results will give you a set of Avengers who had the specific superpowers you need and will direct you to one of The Chemistry Lab editions that will best meet you where you’re at today. 

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Your result: Captain Marvel

The spiritual superpower you need in your life is kindness in action.

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But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Galatians 5:22-23 TPT

God sees in you the potential to develop the supernatural power of kindness, which includes building relationships and seeing the best in people.

This power transforms everything else in our lives—transforms enemies into friends, hatred into forgiveness, insecurity into confidence, and brokenness into wholeness.

With this supernatural power, you’ll find your purpose alongside other spiritual friends who empower each other to move forwards towards God’s destiny. 

How to develop this superpower:

To start on your journey toward developing this power, read “We’re Not Okay” to learn about how true strength comes from spiritual friends who care.

With a friend, follow the daily practice plan from The Chemistry Lab “Do Christians Have Superpowers?” with Captain Marvel and kindness in mind:

• Morning: Read Galatians 5:22-23 and focus on kindness in action and Captain Marvel. 
  • Pray: “God, I can’t produce kindness in my own strength, just like Captain Marvel couldn’t save the world without her power. Today I’m admitting my weakness and asking your Spirit to flow through me. Give me kindness in action.“
• Throughout the day: When storms hit, think: “What would Captain Marvel do?” Then practice this three-step pattern:
  • Admit weakness: “This is too big for me in my own strength.”
  • Ask for the superpower: “God, I need kindness right now.”
  • Act like your Avenger: Take one small action as if kindness is already working through you—the way Captain Marvel would respond.
• Evening: Text or call your friend. Answer one question: “Did I become the spiritual Captain Marvel today—even a little?” Share what happened (or didn’t happen). Pray together for 2 minutes.

More inspiration

Captain Marvel had the superpower of kindness in action, but there are other superheroes with similar powers to inspire you! 

• Black Panther (a life of virtue): He lived to make the world better and saw the best in people.
• Scarlet Witch (divine love): Her love transformed everything.

Quotes:

“Fear is not a choice. What you do with it is.”

Captain Marvel

“We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us.”

Black Panther

“You are my sadness and my hope. And mostly you’re my love.”

Scarlett Witch

Your result: Captain America

The spiritual superpower you need in your life is peace that subdues.

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But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Galatians 5:22-23 TPT

God sees in you the potential to develop supernatural peace, which means staying cool under pressure, moving forward patiently, and mastering your emotions with self-control.

When God gives us this power, we can face any trouble, emotion, or setback head-on because we have God on our side.

You’ll find your purpose by slowing down, digging deep, and discovering who God is calling you to become.

How to develop this superpower:

To start on your journey toward developing this power, read “The Psychology of Walking with God” to learn about how true power starts with bringing God into the conversation.

With a friend, follow the daily practice plan from The Chemistry Lab “Do Christians Have Superpowers?” with Captain America and peace in mind:

• Morning: Read Galatians 5:22-23 and focus on peace that subdues and Captain America. 
  • Pray: “God, I can’t produce peace in my own strength, just like Captain America couldn’t save the world without his power. Today I’m admitting my weakness and asking your Spirit to flow through me. Give me peace that subdues.“
• Throughout the day: When storms hit, think: “What would Captain America do?” Then practice this three-step pattern:
  • Admit weakness: “This is too big for me in my own strength.”
  • Ask for the superpower: “God, I need peace right now.”
  • Act like your Avenger: Take one small action as if peace is already working through you—the way Captain America would respond.
• Evening: Text or call your friend. Answer one question: “Did I become the spiritual Captain America today—even a little?” Share what happened (or didn’t happen). Pray together for 2 minutes.

More inspiration

Captain America had the superpower of peace that subdues, but there are other superheroes with similar powers to inspire you! 

• Hawkeye (patience that endures): He waited confidently and finished what he started.
• Iron Man (strength of spirit): He learned to master his weaknesses instead of being mastered by them.

Quotes:

“I can do this all day.”

Captain America

“Whatever it takes.”

Hawkeye

“I shouldn’t be alive… unless it was for a reason. I…finally know what I have to do. And I know in my heart that it’s right.”

Iron Man

Your result: Thor

The spiritual superpower you need in your life is faith that prevails.

Share your result

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Galatians 5:22-23 TPT

God sees in you the potential to develop supernatural faithfulness, which means you can adapt and endure because of your confidence in God.

When God gives us this power, our heart becomes alive again. No longer exhausted by relying on our own strength, we become energized by God’s purpose and destiny for our lives. This gives us a zeal for life and heart for others that can only come from being empowered by God’s strength instead of our own.

With this power, you don’t have to numb yourself or settle for what’s comfortable. Your purpose starts with taking action in faith and moving forward on God’s path.

How to develop this superpower:

To start:, read “Nine Steps: The Psychological Power of Walking with God” to learn about how to take action in letting God transform your heart and life.

Then with a friend, follow the daily practice plan from The Chemistry Lab “Do Christians Have Superpowers?” with Thor and faith in mind:

• Morning: Read Galatians 5:22-23 and focus on faith that prevails and Thor. 
  • Pray: “God, I can’t produce faith in my own strength, just like Thor couldn’t save the world without his power. Today I’m admitting my weakness and asking your Spirit to flow through me. Give me faith that prevails.“
• Throughout the day: When storms hit, think: “What would Thor do?” Then practice this three-step pattern:
  • Admit weakness: “This is too big for me in my own strength.”
  • Ask for the superpower: “God, I need faith right now.”
  • Act like your Avenger: Take one small action as if faith is already working through you—the way Thor would respond.
• Evening: Text or call your friend. Answer one question: “Did I become the spiritual Thor today—even a little?” Share what happened (or didn’t happen). Pray together for 2 minutes.

More inspiration

Thor had the superpower of faith that prevails, but there are other superheroes with similar powers to inspire you! 

• Spider-Man (joy that overflows): No matter how many times he got knocked down, he kept getting back up.
• Black Widow (gentleness of heart): She could sense where people were hurting and brought healing. Her compassion motivated her to keep fighting. 

Quote:

“Spider-Man always gets up.”

Spider-Man

“Pain only makes us stronger.”

Black Widow

“I choose to run toward my problems and not away, because that’s what heroes do.”

Thor