You will find Ephesians 6:10–20 repeated first in your reading each day as a reminder of the full context of the passage, and remaining passages will show how each day’s theme is present throughout the rest of Scripture. A short introduction that summarizes the day’s reading begins every devotional response.
God is the supplier of our strength and He equips us with His armor. We are called to depend on Him rather than ourselves or any other power.
What are some things that come to mind when you picture strength? Storm winds capsizing old trees? Horses galloping across farmland? Today, we read and meditate on God’s strength and how it’s the foundation for the armor we’re clothed in as believers.
One thing I see in these passages is a thread of divine generosity. God is generous to us with His strength. It is ours for the taking. The prophet Isaiah tells us, “The Lord GOD comes with strength” (Isaiah 40:10). That’s the deal. “The LORD is the strength of his people” says the psalmist, “he is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed” (Psalm 28:8). How differently we might live if we remembered—hour by hour—that God is our stronghold, holding fast to us. “The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people,” says Psalm 68:35. Here, we see God’s role as giver and ours as the receiver. All of life is this giveness. This divine generosity. God wants to strengthen His people for kingdom work.
I’ll be honest with you. I do believe those verses above are true. But, very recently, I didn’t feel so secure in those truths after years of being soul-weary from trying to find medical answers with nothing but brick wall after brick wall. I didn’t feel strong at all. I felt weak. Sick, weak, and weary. I felt like I was being asked to carry these burdens alone and fight alone and muster strength from nowhere every single morning. Where was God? I distrusted Him.
Since then, and still now, I’ve begun to see how divine strength usually isn’t showy. It’s the way Christ sits with us in our sorrow as a close friend that helps us to believe another day. It’s the way we wake up again and keep going even when we don’t want to. It’s facing a mountain of a task, or a conversation, and being sustained even when we don’t realize it’s happening. It’s going to the same job each morning, or caring for someone, or taking our medicine, or coming to God in prayer when we’re at the end of ourselves. I don’t think we could do these things without the Lord’s strength.
I long for Psalm 28:7 to be my constant prayer and state of being: “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him.” We will grow weary. But let’s choose to keep seeking God in the midst of it and remember that we already bear His strength. It is given to us, especially for these times, I think.
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Thankful that even in the valleys we can look to god as our strength! He never runs out or grows weary. So thankful we can rest in that promise today and everyday.
The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusts in him.
I’m reminded that no one is like God and He desires for us to seek Him out for everything. This is my prayer, to be reminded that God wants all of me and He will make way for the fulfillment of His will. How wonderful that we have a Savior ❤️
Thread of divine generosity—I love that so much! Praise God He is our strength
Grateful that on this side of heaven we get to choose to seek him and receive his strength to sustain. My prayer is that I wouldn’t forget when life is going great-that it’s only because of his great strength and generosity.
The Lord is MY strength
Thank you Jesus for your constant generosity! Hallelujah
This hit a little different today! His strength continues to bring us through even in the MIDST OF IT ALL ❤️❤️❤️ Amen!
It was a good reminder that God wants us to come to him not when everything is together, but in our weakness. And that he freely gives us strength and strength can look like so many different things. So good!
God gives me the strength to do big and small things
It is so encouraging to know you just need to remember the truth that I have an endless pot of strength. Its normal to feel you are weak because its for me to depend on God
It’s amazing how Jesus is always with us, in the small and the big moments
All of these passages speak so greatly of the strength we must have especially in todays times. In a world so dark and full of evil, it seems like every single day the news has another story of how far we have fallen from the glory of God. Us as believers must stay steadfast and hold to God and His Word. We must use the strength God has bestowed upon us and we must know that God is stronger than any evil that comes to our face. With the way that politicians and influencers are moving so far away from God, trying to control us into submission of evil, we must use this strength to fight back in this spiritual battle, for we are fighting for the souls of many now not just our own. As believers we have to hold on strong, believing and trusting that Gods plan is greater and that He will deliver us from this evil.
I needed this one today ❤️
I love the reminder of the small acts we have in our day to day that display the divine strength!
Knowing how God sits with us in our sorrows to give us hope like a friend would is so comforting. I need to remind myself of that when times are hard rather than asking why times are hard.
So very sorry for your loss
God is the supplier of our strength and He equips us with His armor.
I loved this one today. Brought me to tears. So good to be reminded that he is constantly giving us strength, even in small moments we may not realize it.
The Lord is my strength to go on ♥️
The Lord is my strength and my song.
It’s so powerful that we experience Gods strength even in the simple tasks and though we may not acknowledge it. With this in mind I acknowledge that in the hardest season of my life God strengthened me to take on every day and to pursue his purpose for my life despite emotional turmoil. Being able to strive in my career and academia in this season is an act of God. He has been generous with giving me strength. I am grateful and thankful.
Please Pray for GOD’S Best Will for my Life To Become A Reality. That I Will Trust & Obey. My First Love is JESUS. I Feel Like There Is Mr. Wrong in my life I am Engaged to. I Really Need GOD to close this door and give me boldness to have this tough conversation of breaking up. I am so grateful for GOD’S protection, salvation and strength. Dear sisters in CHRIST, would you join me in prayer for the wrong doors to shut & lock tight. I desire to be close to GOD again fully subersed in HIS word, standing on His promises. I am trusting GOD for breakthrough. As His anointed there will be attacks. But GOD is our Strong tower and Refuge. I long for the freedom I once had in CHRIST and the abundant life. I am fighting. JEUS is enough. Thank you kindly to all <3
I do not have to fight my battles alone. Praise God
He is my strength & that well will never one dry. Thank you Jesus for another day !
Just what I needed to hear
So good!
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Yes and amen.
I love this reminder
Amen love Jesus!!
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Yes! He is the one that goes before us. He will be with us. He will not abandon us. He is our strength. Praise Him!
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Thank you for this great reminder!❤️
really needed this today
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Within a day even, my personal strength can run out and be depleted. But God, His strength is unending; He will never weary or grow faint. And thats the strength thats availing to us! May we not forget this, for without the Lord we are feeble and overcome by the days.
Thank you, Lord! Be my strength and my shield. Yes, Lord, remind me that you are my stronghold and my salvation.
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Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins. Your strength is what pushes me everyday, and I thank you. Please touch the hearts of these people in the comments and let them know they are strong and you are with them ❤️
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Thank you Lord for your strength
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God is my strength!
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Loved this.
I have trust issues so I tend to not trust God and take over control of certain things that I shouldn’t. I tend to let people walk over me and get extremely sad/upset in situations, I needed this reminder. That God is with me every step of the way. That He is my strength, my rock and my salvation
So much of my faith journey has been waiting on the big things. But when I do this, I tend to ignore the way that the Lord cares about the littlest things. If he cares for the birds, why do I worry…
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Trust God everyday in all we do. He is our strength when we feel we can go no further. Give it to God and leave it don’t take it back trust Him to do what only He can do.
I love the idea that his strength isn’t flashy, it could just be the strength we need to face tomorrow.
This one hit so hard and good today. I needed this so much. My strength may be gone but I have His to lean into.
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Remember to trust. ♥️
In North America especially, we are always in a hurry. Always rushing from one thing to the next. Lately though, I’ve been reminded how we need to slow down, that God never intended us to rush all day long, but to live in a peaceful type of sabbath, trusting Him and walking in his presence daily. I noticed in Ephesians 6:15, it says “and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” and it made me realize how He spelled it all out so so long ago. We can live out life prepared and ready, but only through God’s strength and peace will we succeed. What a lovely reminder!!
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Prayers Alyssa and lifting you up for strength, peace, and the grace of God. We, too, have experienced great loss. Praying God’s armor, the fight already won, and knowing joy and sorrow go hand in hand helps sustain you through your grief.
Yes. So good. The Lord is my strength and my song. Exodus 15:2
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My soul is comforted reading these scriptures. ❤️
I am so thankful for His strength each day. It’s amazing when I look back on hard seasons of life and think, “how did I do that?”… well duh! The LORD! He was with me the entire time! ❤️❤️
He is my strength when I am struggling. I struggle with work and being overwhelmed but I find myself looking to Him more when I am struggling andthanking him when things go right.
Labor in the love of Christ resonates with me so deeply. So strong, but where I fail miserably at times.
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This one hit me today as I can relate so well. Thank you.
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I have to trust the Lord is my strength every single day that He will get me through every single circumstance I come to.
I cling to these scriptures. It’s what keeps me “in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee”. I need His strength every moment of every day.
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“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him.” ❤️ I love how reading this verse makes my heart feel.
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Thank you for this reminder!
Amazing!
I am a better version of myself when I rely on the Lord’s strength.
I’ve been battling health issues the past 7 months and this is such a great message!! God is faithful, and is sitting with us in our sorrow and pain. There are days I know he carried me the entire day, but often didn’t realize it until I came out the other side. So thankful for his strength and protection.
God has given me so much strength within the past year especially with all the battles I have been up against and I truly trust in his strength to keep me going daily
I am thankful that I can always depend on God even when I am still learning too.
I’m shady in the middle of a health journey, and Good has given me the strength recently to be sorrowful. Which might sound odd, but I have a bad habit of rejecting negative renting and being dismissive of them. The Lord holds me up to be able to experience sorrow without it overwhelming me
35 Awesome is God from his sanctuary;
the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people.
Blessed be God! – Psalms 68:35
50 I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. – 1 Corinthians 15:50
But, I’m learning from and leaning into my relationship with Him. He truly is my Strength. Without Him, I will continue to struggle in my relationship with myself. So good!
For me, from some of the battles I’ve been given, I became hurt, angry, and distrusted my relationship with God. How could He give me the desires of my heart, yet continually take them from me… rip them from me? I felt like I was being punished, over and over and over again.
God wants to be our strength, all we have to do is ask for it and be willing to trust and obey Him. He is so AWESOME!!
The Lord is the supplier of my strength! Jesus help me to trust in you ❤️
Love this visual.
Congratulations! Praying you continue to always feel God’s strength ♥️
This makes me think of the phrase “God will never give you more than you can handle” and the danger that comes with that statement. We are broken, weak, and desperate souls who in our depravity, really can’t handle anything. It is by and through HIS strength alone that we persevere, breath, battle, and overcome. May we all cling tightly to the promise and comfort that HE is our strength.
After the day I have had today, this was much needed. Thank you Lord for being generous to us. Thank you for the reminder that I, alone, am not enough, but You are!
Churchmouse, whoever and wherever you are, I just want you to know that I look for your posts every day. Your insight gives me hope and is always so well stated. Thank you, for being there and helping me to strengthen my faith. This is a fairly selfish post, I realize, but I thought you needed to know that through Advent and Lenton seasons, many studies with She Reads the Truth, I have searched for and pondered your writing as I have the author of the study. Thank you. Blessings to you and your family. You are truly a gift from Him.
Praising God for his strength because I know I would never make it relying on my own.
This is a great devotion for today. To be strengthened in the Lord – yes!!! In His strength, not my own. What a great reminder for me that God goes before me, He is with me.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him!! Amen!!!!
Yes! Amen.
Bailey, this was a beautiful and thoughtful post that was very timely in my life. Thank you.
Good evening ladies! Thank you for your prayers and your wonderful insights! I’m praying for all of us. Praise God that He is here to give us the strength we need!
Hello! I wanted to share the verse that came to me while studying today; 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. Could I remember that chapter and verse by number? No. Can I hear the Spirit telling me the words anyway and reminding me and encouraging me to share with others? Yes.
I am far from perfect, I am continually running a rat race trying to rely on my own strength and always end up tired and worn out. But HIS power is always perfected in MY weaknesses. He pushes me along, continues to provide for me and sustain me, and continues to walk/talk with me and remind me of the fact that I do not need to do everything on my own, and neither do you.
The Lord is our strength! ❤️
I am thankful for God giving us strength. These verses made me sit and think how many things lately.. today.. and all throughout my life that I wouldn’t have been able to do without strength from God – even the things that seem so simple, like going to work when it’s been a tough school year. I am going to work on remembering God will give me the strength I need to do His will.
I pray the Lord continues to give you his peace, joy, comfort and strength❤️
I loved all of the scriptures for today’s reading! This was a great devotion for today – to be strengthened in the Lord – yes! In His strength, not my own. What a great reminder for me – He goes before me, He is with me, He never leaves me. He is my strength and my shield. Amen! Thank you Jesus!!
I so can relate to the weary seasons that were shared. Thankful for the end result, the HOPEFUL and GLORIOUS result that is, when we wait on GOD (wait on= attend to, like a waiter at restaurant), we will soar up like eagles (ability to fly high with sharp vision, all birds have excellent long distance vision but eagles stand out), besides being able to take up such speed and height in the air, we can also run and walk on ground (two realms). May we keep on walking, keep on walking, through those valleys with the shadows of death (that’s testing and trial) whatever they might look like to you-rest assured that we don’t walk alone, God walks with us (that’s His faithfulness). Keep pushing. On the other side of the death valley, God will prepare a table for us in front of the enemies who hurt/ attack us (sitting down at a table= posture of rest), we shall have his oil (we are the anointed), we shall have abundance (cup runs over), goodness and mercy shall follow us (that’s great blessing) and we will dwell in His house (that’s security).. forever (that’s eternity). Hold on to the promises and keep on walking sisters. God doesn’t forsake us.
Amen, Maria.
11 He will tend his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young. – Isaiah 40:11
As a mom of 2 small children, the message of the giver/receiver speaks volumes to me. This has very well been the hardest season of my life adapting to motherhood, but also a precious time as I have draw closer to the Lord during my exhaustion and weary season. There is such encouragement to know that He is merciful and gentle in our time of need, the perfect example of the spirit I should have when tending to my own children. ❤️
11 He will tend his flock like a shepherd;
he will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young. – Isaiah 40:11
Our 14 month old granddaughter, Hannah, tries her best to climb up on the living room sofa. She stretches her arms, stands on her tippy toes, grunts and lifts one knee as high as she can… And then usually falls on her butt. It’s comical to those of us who have conquered this task but extremely frustrating to Hannah. Fortunately Hannah has her grandma to give her that little boost she needs to get up on the couch. Hannah breaks into a wide smile and claps for herself. Today’s Scriptures remind me that there are things I struggle to do in my own strength. Fortunately I have a Father God whose strength has no limits. He’s right there to give me the boost I need. I can fully rely on Him. And when I accomplish what He has intended for me to do, I clap – not for myself but for my God who strengthens me for every task, ones that are far more difficult to scale than the living room sofa. To God be the glory!
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him. – Psalms 28:7 This verse really does speak a lot to me. I’ve been on constant prayer when my anxiety kicks in (which is often). I always say to myself “Trust in God. Everything is going to be okay” and then pray about it. I know He is always listening, because then, my anxiety is calmed. It doesn’t always last super long, but in that moment, knowing that I can trust in Him and His plans for me really helps. He gives me strength to take on every day, even if the best I can do that day is stay in bed.
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him. – Psalms 28:7
Thinking about the verses in Joshua today, “Be strong and courageous…” how many times have I read that and thought “strong and brave” got it! Today I looked up courageous in my concordance “to have mental or moral strength.” My how I need that, and thankfully God is more than willing to give it generously!
Hi She’s
I am so happy to see all the new people and the familiar names that I haven’t seen in a while as we journey through another SRT together sisters! We are all on different paths, some in the beginning, the middle, or long-time believers, yet we are all growing in our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ! It is an amazing journey, and we should be the light for others, the testimony, the mentor or listener, all is important!
There is a REAL, horrible Satan on the prowl to take away our faith and break us down. But God is stronger, and He will shelter us and when we do need to battle, He GIVES us the armor! Thank you @Angie for going into the descriptions of the armor! Each detail is important to look at in more detail and how it applies. The devil is defeated in the end, but that doesn’t mean forgetting about him and his minions. They will get to you in a sneaky, but brilliant way specific to you. In knowing that, you deny and be in the Word and Prayer!
I love the song “I Will Wait” as well as someone mentioned! And “Jereh.”
I haven’t listened to the podcast yet, but want to let the new She’s know it is always an excellent listen that goes along with the study every Monday, which you can find on the SRT Home page.
Have a great day, and SUIT UP!
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved [sisters], be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
Your labor is not in vain. God is our strength.
This reading brings to mind a song by The Porter’s Gate called Your Labor Is Not In Vain. As I listened to it again this morning the Lord put HEIDI on my heart. So glad you got to see your niece for Easter! Continuing to pray for her and for you as you minister to her.
GRAMSIE SUE praying for you and Steve for strength and for healing.
MUNCHKIN your words really resonate with me this morning. Praying that we will both let God be our strength instead of trying to do it all ourselves.
When I read “It’s…being sustained even when we don’t realize it’s happening.” my mind flashed back to when the rescue teams and police and everyone were looking for my older son, when he had drown. I had called my best friend, she came to my house and didn’t leave my side. She made sure I got some sleep — she made me lay down on the couch with my head in her lap — and ate something. I don’t remember it that well but all the others in my group of friends do and they told me all about it. BUT GOD!!! That is a true friend — a Christian friend, which she is.
Sisters, be blessed and bless someone else.
needed this reminder today!
One of the scriptures shared with us, Isaiah 40:31 is captured in a beautiful song by Elevation Worship and Maverick City called “Wait on You”.
Thank you for this reminder that I have the Lord’s strength through his generosity. As I surrender and wait on the Lord he will always renew my strength!
One of the scriptures shared with us, Isaiah 40:31 is captured in a beautiful song by Elevation Worship and Maverick City called “Wait on You”.
Praying for Steve.
Praying for you all in this battle! I see a naturopath as well as I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2010. I feel stronger than ever 12 years later. Changed eating habits, added supplements, detoxed, continually forgive, and follow Chris Wark Look him up if you don’t know him. He’s a Christ follower and healed from colon cancer …..prayers for you all
This is my story. Tanner was diagnosed at 14 months old. I was 27. All of my adult years I had to handle the fact that I would outlive my son. But God…He got me through. It wasn’t always my focus. I tried to live normally. To give Tanner a happy life. I would go into my closet to cry and come out like a cheerleader. I couldn’t have done it with our my relationship with God. I was certainly not perfect. I was overly exhausted. I ended up a single mom, working and taking care of all the medical appointments and most of the bills. God provided me with the strength, perseverance, and financial means to get through. I also kept Psalm 91:4 close. He shall cover you with his feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge. It helped me sleep and to get up and face it all the next day. Thank you Jesus
I found it endearing that in the midst of all this talk of strength… God’s gentleness is extolled!
Today’s verse:“ He will gather the lambs in his arms;
he will carry them in his bosom,
and gently lead those that are with young. – Isaiah 40:11. I noticed the same thing yesterday. King David pauses in his descriptions of the strength of God in Psalms 18:35 and highlights God tenderness towards one he loves. “… your right hand upholds me and your humility exalts me.
Greeting Shes, in the glow & glory of a resurrected Christ. Thanks wholeheartedly Morgan Latham this morning for calling out a beloved hymn, “leaning on His ever lasting arms”. And Arina for providing a perfect image of a tireless & perfect God , Lord of the castle, “handing His soldiers the “weapons & clothes needed to defend & protect” our minds & bodies. And Bailey Gillespie, for sharing her intimate knowledge of fatigue & doubt, yet infused with steadfast faith, day by day by day. Even In the Hard, God still shows up for the Good. Just ask any woman who knows. Me, you, today, tomorrow. Each of us, vulnerable & needy. Each of us, struggling to stay the course of love & completion. Selah.
@Sandi Stanley, WELCOME, I’m glad your here with us.
God’s strength is seen the most when we surrender our own control to Him.
Good morning ladies. I sure have needed the Lord’s strength to get through some days. Digging into His word reminds me of His love and strength even in rough times. Praying through each of your requests today. Stay strong in Him! Blessings!
May I recognize the strength He gives me today. How many times am I too busy to notice.
I participated “from afar” in the Lenten study and really enjoyed not only the text and commentary, but reading all of the valuable insights you all provide as well. I – like a few others – am determined to actively participate in this new study and am very excited!
I’ve been learning a lot about Gods love recently and with that come every ounce strength, hope, joy, and peace we could possibly need and it comforting to know He love me more than anything that He would share those thing with me.
Searching…I heard Dave Ramsey say that he repeats the Armor of God verses daily over his family before leaving his home. I pray that over mine as well, especially when rocking a little.
Ally M….thank you. In my advanced years I sometimes just mosey along taking it all for granted. Growing up in a Christian home, never NOT knowing Christ, God’s Grace, accepting Him at an early age does cause complacency. Your word “desensitized” hit me poignantly. That is it I need to stop taking it all for granted.
Thank you for sharing!! ❤️
Such a cool thought that God generously gives us strength, so much so that we already bear His strength. In my head I always prayed for strength when I thought I needed it, which isn’t a bad thing. But I took for granted that every day I wake up and face ordinary life with renewed strength in God. So inspiring! Thank you Jesus!
I envision His wings enveloping me and completely covering and protecting me!
The part that hit me the most was exactly that! The example of God’s strength that allows us to wake up again and keep going, even if we don’t want to. I am facing some hard struggles right now, and if I didn’t have God, there is no way I could keep going, because I just don’t want to!
Psalm 91:4 He shall cover you with his feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge…
is my life verse and has gotten me through so much and continues to do so.
The part that hit me the most was exactly that! The example of God’s strength that allows us to wake up again and keep going, even if we don’t want to. I am facing some hard struggles right now, and if I didn’t have God, there is no way I could keep going, because I just don’t want to! Psalm 91:4 He shall cover you with his feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge…is my life verse and has gotten me through so much and continues to do so.
I always ask God for strength but this was a new thing I picked up. He is our strength so I don’t always need to ask for strength, I just need Him to step up and take over. He is the strength, not some other energy or thing I am given.
He is my strength!!! I can feel it every day as I wait on the Lords plan!!! ❤️
Amen!
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Many times I rely on my own strength instead of God’s, especially when it comes to family and my future. I tend to think that I have to take care of my family on my own strength and I grow weary and irritable and am no good to anyone. What this passage has taught me is that I feel this way, because I was never expected to do it on my own. God never meant for me to have the Lone Ranger mentality. He is the rock on which my house should be built. He was is strong enough to handle life and all its problems. He never meant for us to do it alone.
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Amen!
Year after year, walking with God, learning His Word, and finding true strength in Him has been an incredible journey. I stopped fighting with flesh and blood, and instead learned to love the flesh and blood around me. I learned (and am still learning) to fight darkness with the Light of Christ and drawing on the Holy Spirit that came in to me at the moment I gave my heart to Him. There have been many dark days, actions, words, betrayals. Yet standing with the truth, righteousness, readiness for peace, faith, the covering of salvation, I fight with the sword of the Spirit. Through prayer, joy anchors me to the Rock. I have known many troubles, walked through the hottest fires, and felt the hardest griefs. Yet now, I am more equipped to stay in the fight. In suffering I have become more intimately acquainted with Jesus. I would not trade one single of the hardest days for the beauty on this side with the scars that prove how God healed and refined me through them. Knowing the pain of suffering helps me walk with others as an encouraging testimony of the power of God. Life up your eyes and see, this God who created the heavens and the earth, also created me (Isa 40). The Lord is the strength of His people (Ps 28:8a). I know my labor is not in vain (1 Cor 15:58). The joy you see on my face and in my smiling eyes is not because my life is easy, it’s because of Jesus, His yoke is easy, and His burden light. He carries the heaviness of this perishable body. The sting of death is swallowed up in victory through our Lord (1 Cor 15:54-57). Therefore I am steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. And I know this life lived is not in vain when I hold Him in my heart. Truly, it’s not me holding Him, but He is holding me. Always grateful, always turning to Him for my every need. Lord, let this truth ring in my heart, and in the hurting hearts around me. Let Your people shine Your light before others this day as a testimony of Your power and grace. We should look different from the rest of the world. We should look healed, because we are. Let us boldly live this way no matter what. Until… Maranatha.
God is always with us. His strength gets us through our days.
I loved this too! It’s in the simple things or routine things that we tend to miss Him. We take them for granted. Without Him we would not be able to do these things.
❤️ I’m new to the community, I enjoyed
“Leaning, leaning,
Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.”
I’ve always wondered how to understand the idea of God upholding us and strengthening us when we are going through hard times. Reading her description about how it’s God’s strength that allows us to get up and go through another day, make it through another workday, routine or hard conversation/situation…wow. What a great reminder to notice and give thanks to God when we find ourselves in these experiences.
The Lord promises to never leave us nor forsake us, and when I feel far from Him I have to realize that it is ME who leaves and forsakes. Not Him. I feel myself at the end of trying to be my own strength and solve my own problems. It feels hard, but I see the grace and mercy in the Lord gently pulling me back to Himself to depend on Him for my satisfaction and fulfillment over everything I was chasing. I pray God uses this season to strengthen me in my dependence to Him and that I may trust that He is FOR me. God, show me how good it can get. Amen <3
The passages this morning have really hit home for me today. They are exactly what I needed to hear. My husband and I had a phone call this morning that my father in law, who was scheduled for surgery to remove cancer from his colon tomorrow, has a cyst at the base of his brain. It is causing pressure to build that could have caused serious damage if they had put him under Anesthesia tomorrow without finding the cyst first. It has been a whirlwind the last few weeks with his health and traveling back and forth to be with them, and the Lord is reminding me this morning that my weary soul can rest in Him. He is blessing us in this time, and He will not abandon us. Praise the Lord!
God promises to save us and help us. Over and over. It is good to read this words this morning and remind myself that God is FOR me, even in the smallest of battles. May I have grace and peace to extend to my three sisters who stray from You, Lord. Please help me take a step towards love and unity. Help me see the big picture. It’s not about me, it’s about You.
I don’t post often – I’m not really good at expressing myself well. But, I am very glad to be a part of this group of God loving women. I pray for the requests that I read, and I love to read others’ insights. ✝️
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As I read the passages from 1 Corinthians, I had to stop midway and pray a prayer of praise to Jesus. He is Risen! Alleluia! I don’t want to ever grow desensitized to what that means. I want to keep celebrating everyday like I did on Resurrection Sunday, praising the Lord for His lavish generosity and giving of life. How grateful am I to be able to rely on His strength, on His power, and His grace. I deserve nothing, and He gives me everything.
Thank You, God, for the blessings that I cannot put into words. For the life and forgiveness You offer me. For the love I can barely begin to comprehend. Thank You for the blessings that I have today- my health, my home, and my family. Thank You for being my strength. Please forgive me for looking to earthly things for strength. Nothing, absolutely nothing, can compare to You. You are my Redeemer and my King. I love You. In Jesus’s name I pray, Amen.
The passages and reading this morning has opened my eyes to see ways where God has strengthened me and I didn’t even realize it. I have even more to be thankful and grateful for today. Praise God.
Thank you, those who sent kind words yesterday. After tears in the morning while my husband embraced me, I was continued in the day not weighted by too much sadness. Each year, it is less overwhelming. I know this is the natural progression, and it isn’t only on an anniversary that I mourn or feel or miss. Yet it does become less forceful – the reactions. I also hugged my son tight. Shared lots of giggles and kisses and was renewed. I also fully understand the miracle of that, and sometimes have guilt for having this rainbow when so many never receive that blessing this side of Heaven. I feel unworthy of that and wish authentically that no one had to suffer without their dreams in their arms. I’m sorry for going on about this. My mind is just full. I came to say thank you to you ladies who read and responded. I also came to express how truly mighty His arms are. How they have been the only strength-giving rescue I’ve had often in life and how they have never failed to cause me to feel safety and love and warmth. Praise be to God. He is generous with His supply of sustainment. ❤️
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Reminded this morning that NOTHING compares to Gods strength. That we can try and find the strength in ourselves, in our world, in the idols we create – but nothing will compare to the deep rooted, unfailing strength of God. I love what the devotional says about how this isn’t a loud strength all the time – sometimes it’s just the little quiet moments of pain where God gives us strength to keep going. Praying that in all moments today we see where God strengthens us – in a smile, in our words, as we walk down a hallway, as we drive our cars, that we are strengthened by the armor He gives us.
Bailey, I love how you explain God’s strength in this passage! He is the provider of all things. Even the will to keep going on in this life when you feel defeated and discouraged. When it seems that all is hopeless we can know that our God is with us and will sustain us. He never lets us go. Thanks my sisters for your prayers for me and my family. We feel your love! ❤️
It’s funny to me that we get so depleted and then somehow think we can refill ourselves… it’s like asking a well to replenish itself when it’s run dry…! Seems ridiculous to think but I know I do it constantly. Logically it makes zero sense…! But how graced we are to have a God, Creator, Father, Provider who stands there with us gladly offering to refill and restore us in every area. It’s so good…
Still loving prayers for my beautiful niece and her family. I got to see her at Easter and it was joy beyond joy…
Strength in the Lord.
Power in His might.
This morning I pondered His order and perfection in the details, specifically the order of these verses.
I start with the knowledge that the strength and power are His.
We have an enemy that is NOT flesh and blood.
In order to STAND we must put on His WHOLE armor.
The first thing I put on is the Belt of Truth, not just honest truth, but the FOUNDATION of Truth at our core.
The Truth of the gospel, the Truth of Jesus Christ, Truth that gives life.
We then moves to our heart, covered with the breastplate of His righteousness alone. There is only room for One on the throne of my heart. That heart muscle meant to flex the love and righteousness of that One.
Our feet come next. Feet that are dust covered and must move through muck and mud, sand and rocks, through puddles and paths always supported and strengthened by the gospel of the peace in Jesus Christ. A gospel in our purpose, we profess to the lost.
As we move forward we carry the shield of Faith for not only can the road be treacherous at times, but the enemy will attack with fiery darts meant to keep us busy and distract us from God’s purpose in our lives. Our Faith and the power of our Victorious God shield and protect us, with Jesus as our model and example.
Covering our heads and our thoughts with the helmet of Salvation. We have a Savior who conquered sin and death, tearing the veil, opening the opportunity for restored relationship with our Holy God. Providing our minds with His wisdom and guidance. Setting our thoughts on things above.
Picking up our Sword, represented in the Spirit of God and His Word we battle.
Prepared by prayer always, boldly.
There is a battle, against evil.
Jesus has already won the battle for our souls. We are on the Good Guys team.
The end has been written.
The victory belongs to our Alpha and Omega, Almighty God!
Praise His name forever!
Amen.
This gathering of voices around God’s word is a picture of the Divine Strength He offers. I am made aware of His power by knowing He brings His children together in this place.
Today as I read the devotional I feel like Bailey. Medical problem after problem. Some days I want to give up. I’m so tired and weak. Tired of no answers but it’s obvious I have a problem. I’m exhausted constantly and making it through the day is daunting. BUT I do see God helping me and guiding making it so I can get through the day. He is my strength when I am weak.!!i continue to pray that my healing is coming sooner than later but until that day comes I have to trust that He is good and he is with me
Thank you! ❤️
I also know that God is always there, but sometimes I feel the opposite. My prayer for us all is that as we go though our day, the struggles, pain, loneliness. That God would help us be aware of his presence. Heavenly Father help us to see you all around us. Open our eyes to be aware of your presence in the everyday!
Loving this study as attacks from the distorted views of the world are nonstop, in our faces at every turn. Praying for the Lord’s protection for each of us and most especially for the people of Ukraine.
MARY BATTS and other newcomers – welcome!
Praying for:
DOROTHY – you, Finley and your family members
JENNIFER FRANCIS – so sorry about the loss of your dad, I miss mine.
SARA CIARAVINO – comfort and healing after miscarriage
CARA P – husband’s healing
ANNE S – strengthening and restoration of your husband’s faith.
REBECCA – your son and his faith journey
KAELYNN TUCKER – healing faith
MOLLY ROHRER – welcome! And what an impact your studying will have on your children.
MARIA BAER – many thanks for your encouraging testimony
ELAINE MORGAN – protection for your family
MARTHA HIX, LYNNE FROM AL, GRAMSIESUE, FOSTER MAMA, ERB, TINA
“But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength.”
I like how she says that God’s strength is the foundation for our armour.
God has been with me in the past; He will not let go. He is our strong hold!
I like how she says that God’s strength is the foundation for our armour.
Thank you, Jesus, for holding me up – even when I don’t see you. Help me to always be cognizant of your generosity…always an overflowing abundance of strength, perseverance and peace in the hard places.
Knowing God’s strength and living God’s strength can seem like miles apart. Connecting them and truly walking daily in the strength of the Lord, now that would make all the difference in the world. May I be a woman who walks with God’s strength as my source.
“Divine generosity. God is generous to us with His strength. It is ours for the taking.” ❤❤
I stopped to dwell on this divine generosity of strength. I am certainly weak but He delights to lavishly equip me. It is His armour- He has already proved its success by using it to defeat the enemy, hallelujah – and He is handing it over to us so that we can stand in confidence that it will not fail us.
Amen. Thanks for the reminder to continually lean into Gods strength❤️❤️❤️
Our strength and armor come from the Lord. I was picturing the lord of a castle who when he heard that he is about to be attacked gathers soldiers. He hands them weapons and clothes so they can defend the castle and protect themselves. We are part of the fight but all that we need is given to us, even the strength to withstand the enemy.