Today’s world says becoming strong is an attribute of a successful person. Strength is a relative term in the eye of the beholder. When a person sees one strong, they are seeing the tangible results, not the pain or suffering one went through to get there. The real strength in the time of hardship does not necessarily come from human capability, but it comes from the Lord, who, through your experiences, has made you stronger. When we are weak, He becomes strong for us. God takes our shortcomings and weakness and makes it our strength. That weakness brings him so much joy and glory because of your dependence upon Him. God’s power now becomes our strength, and we can do anything that He asked us to do.
Scripture says in 1 Timothy 4:8 that physical training has some value which does not profit in the long run to your life but godliness has value now and the life to come. But becoming spiritually healthy is the trait that God wants you to have to weather the storms to go both physically and mentally.
God’s Word
- Nehemiah 8:10 – Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
- Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
- Ephesians 6:10 – Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Keep Praying
- Father in Jesus’ name, I declare that I am strong in the Lord. Your joy brings me strength. I know that you will take care of me, so I thank you for what you are doing for me right now. Amen.