Tag: Ephesians 6:10

O LORD, My Strength

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I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. – Psalm 18:1

Some verses of scripture are simple and powerful. Psalm 18:1 is one of them. David starts this Psalm by expressing his devotion and love to God. Then he acknowledges God as his strength.

I am very limited in strength, and God is infinite in strength. When I rely on my human strength, whether it is physical, mental, emotional, or moral, I eventually fail. Does God call us to be weak? I think He just wants us to recognize that He has more strength than we do, and rely on Him for strength.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. – Ephesians 6:10 (World English Bible)

What kind of strength is God’s strength? God is Spirit, so His strength is spiritual. We can receive His strength in the natural world (Samson certainly did), but true strength is pure and holy. The strength and power of the Holy Spirit living inside a Christian is amazing! He gives us strength to endure difficult times and seasons in our life, strength to overcome sin, and strength to love and forgive. The world may not applaud us for it, but God is pleased when we draw on His strength.

Prayer for today: Lord God, you are my strength. I ask you for the strength I need, and the wisdom to use it well. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen!

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Strength for Today

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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. – Ephesians 6:10

Our human strength will only carry us so far. There is much more strength in Jesus Christ than we could ever have on our own. When we give ourselves to Him, He can do amazing things. Regardless of where you are in life right now, I encourage you to allow Jesus to strengthen you with His strength.

It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. – Psalm 18:32

Do you feel that you are too weak to live a righteous, moral life? Do you think God cannot and would not want to work through you? Weakness is part of being human, but the Lord Jesus provides His grace specifically to you.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. – 2 Corinthians 12:9

Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, I lack strength in my mind, in my heart, in my body. You have strength that I need for today, and I ask by your grace to give me your strength. I ask you to strengthen my mind, so I can think right thoughts and dismiss wrong thoughts. Guard my heart, and help me in my emotions and will. Heal my body the way only you can. I lay these requests at your feet, and I thank you for hearing me. In the Name of Jesus I pray, amen.

 

 

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