Finding Strength in Him today and everyday

Strength in Him

Have you ever needed help in your life, have you ever you needed a deliverer either in a real life situation or from your own mind and thoughts? I know I have, probably more in my head than not, our thoughts get the best of us if we don’t rely on Him. I try to do things all on my own and then I get stuck feeling like a failure and self talking my failure thoughts. This is where I want to take a step back and ask Why! why do I feel like I need to be stronger than I am, why can’t I fully rely on His strength, His protection. I think we all have a desire to fall into the arms of protections and strength and He offers this so freely we can run to him and seek Him. It’s OK not to be perfect, to stumble, to want to do more but in so relying on His strength as you go about your day.

We don’t live where there are a lot of rocks but one of our favorite places to go is to Stone Mountain and climb that granite mountain. Hiking up that mountain has been a tradition for years and if I stop and think about the massive rock and comparing the Lord's protection and strength to that one rock which is huge to us but is so minimal to the refuge and protection He offers to each one of us if we ask for it. I hope you learn this verse write it on your heart. and simple “I love you Lord, my Strength” does wonders for the soul and your thoughts when you are weary and need help.

Verse: I love you O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.  Psalm 18:1-2

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know my strength comes from you alone and I thank you, allow me today to rely on your strength as my refuge from a dirty house to a bill that desperately needs to be paid or a diagnosis that will lead to many doctors visits. I stand here today proclaiming you and you along as my refuge in whom I turn to first and before all else. Thank you for your promise of a safe and strong tower and a shield of protection, I know life won't be easy but I also know you are here with every step I take and in that I’m grateful and find my strength is truly only in you Lord, Amen.