Posts Tagged ‘ Strength ’

VerseD: Psalm 91:2

I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:2, ESV

Do not try and live this life in your own strength. The Lord wants to help you with your struggles and problems, to make your Joy’s complete.

Trust in God. Dwell in His presence.

VerseD: Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22, ESV

Many things in this life and drive us down and practically kill us. Many other things can lift us up and give us joy.

The joy of the Lord is what gives us hope and makes the problems of life more nuisances (in the grand scheme).

VerseD: Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1, ESV

Our God can handle anything, because He is ultimately in control of everything.

Fall in His arms and trust His strength in every thing that comes your way.

VerseD: Philippians 4:6

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6, ESV

It can be hard to NOT worry in life. However, if we continuously draw near God through prayer and thank Him for everything in life – even the hard stuff – we will find His strength keeping us afloat and beyond worry.

VerseD: Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10, ESV

The Lord is our strength. Trust in Him, not your own abilities.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:13‭-‬14, ESV

Rely on God’s love and strength to get through every season of life, watching over your faith through faithfulness to the Word and Body of Christ.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 12:10

For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10, ESV

A 7th Grade student once told me to live a weak life.

If you have a weakness – illness, disability, fear, inability – Christ may use it to glorify Himself through you. Let Christ use you.

VerseD: Isaiah 40:29

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Isaiah 40:29, ESV

God sustains and strengthens us. Without God … well … we would not even be!

Trust your Creator and lean on His strength.

VerseD: Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10, ESV

Paul said “finally” here, but he meant all the time, not as an afterthought.

Continually seek and rely on God in every moment.

VerseD: 1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
1 Chronicles 16:11, ESV

Pastors say to read your Bible every day to stay close to God.

While true, it must go deeper. Seek God throughout the day, contemplating His truth.

Then your strength will be realized.