When Strength Is Gone
I cried out to the Lord in my suffering, and he heard me. e set me free from all of my fears. - Psalm 34:6 NLT
At times, even the strongest among us run out of energy. The demands of daily life can drain us of our strength and rob us of the joy that is rightfully ours in Christ. When we find ourselves tired, discouraged, or worse, there is a source from which we can draw the power needed to recharge our spiritual batteries. That source, of course, is God.
The missionary Andrew Murray observed, "When there is much prayer, there will be much of the Spirit; where there is much of the Spirit, there will be ever-increasing power." These words remind us that the ultimate source of our strength is God. When we turn to Him - for guidance, for wisdom, and for strength - we will not be disappointed.
Do you need renewal? Is your energy on the wane? Are your emotions frayed? If so, take the time - or more accurately, make the time - to delve deeply into God's Holy Word. Are you siritually depleted? Call upon friends and family to support you, and call upon Christ to renew your spirit and your life. When you do, you'll discover that the Creator of the universe has the power to make all things new...including you.
Where do you turn for strength? Do you depend upon the world's promises or, for that matter, upon your own resources? Or do you turn toward God for the wisdom and strength to meet the challenges of the coming day? The answer should be obvious: God comes first.
Each morning, before you become caught up in the complexities of every day life, spend meaningful moments with your Creator. Offer Him your prayers and study His Word. When you offer God the firstfruits of your day, you gain wisdom, perspective and strength.
(Disclaimer: I took this from the book "What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops" by Laura Story. I make no claim to the above as my own work.)
As the mama of 5 kids, there are many times when I feel like I can't go on, emotionally or physically. I am so thankful, that in those times, God is there to renew my mind body and soul. He can, and will, do the same for all of us if we fully trust Him.
This is the day which the LORD hath made ; we will rejoice and be glad in it. - Psalm 118:24
Be Blessed,
Weight Loss Mama
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