“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm73:26). “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by an assignment you’ve been given?
I had committed myself to speaking at a women’s retreat but as the day was fast approaching I thought, what am I doing? I don’t have the energy to drive that far and to speak. But I hated cancelling at such a late date.
It always amazes me how God speaks to me at such times. I picked up a magazine and happened to read, “When God gives you a task He also gives you the strength and resources to finish it.”’
I began to pray as David did: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever” (Psalm73:26). David never prayed, “LORD, give me strength,” like we get it bit by bit. Rather, he prayed, “Lord, You are my strength.” For every challenge that we face, God is our strength. So I began to pray, “Thank you, Father, that You are my strength.”
In a wonderful way, God provided a driver and we had a great meeting. It always amazes me how far beyond myself I can go when I depend upon His strength.
Weakness is a bonus not a liability when you see it as an opportunity to be more dependent upon God.
Father, I thank you that you are my strength and all that I need for today. For you are my help and my shield. (Psalm 33:20)
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