“Be Strong”

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 NIV

Verse Reflections:  God is the strength in my heart.  I can stand and be strong in Him.  I can choose to use His mighty power.  God’s word reminds me day after day that I can be strong.  There is no excuse.  I am weak only if I choose to be weak.  God tells us time and time again that we can be strong IF we stand with Him and in Him.  Why has it taken me this long to accept this truth?  I have tried over and over again to be strong by myself.  The truth is, I will always fail to be strong if I do not stand with God and use His mighty power instead of my own.   This journey we are on is as hard for us as it is for alcoholics to turn down a drink.  Our bodies are craving a fix.  It is not just mental, it is a physical craving.  We must depend on God to give us the power to turn away from the craving.  One of my favorite inspirational books mentions that if we don’t feel close to God, guess who has moved?  I must start my day each day worshiping Him so that I am choosing to move closer to Him.  So that I am standing close enough to Him to be strong in Him.

Prayer:  Lord, Give me this strength.  Oh let me close my eyes this morning and let it wash over me.  Pour Your strength over me, pour it inside my soul.  Let me not question my power to depend on You.  I should not pause in what I choose to eat today.  Give me this strength You have promised.  YOUR mighty power gives me mighty power.  I am going to choose to use Your power today.  Thank You Father that I can be strong in You.  I am looking forward to delicious foods that You have given us.  I am looking forward to honoring You and standing strong.  I love You Lord.  I am blessed because I am Yours, because I can be strong in You.