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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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