8/9 1 Corinthians 16:13
13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.[a] Be strong.
STRENGTH
We worry a lot about strength-
Will I last?
Will I stand?
Will others think I am strong?
Do I think I am strong.
God says for us to be on guard-there is a spiritual war going on.
God says stand firm in your faith-someone is always challenging it.
Fear makes us foolish, therefore God calls us to be courageous
And to trust Him.
God gives us His strength, so use it.
Trust in God.
8/8 Isaiah 41:10
10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
GOD
God is here, forever close.
Do not fear, for the Lord knows what is going on,
And He will stand with you, help you, hold you up.
He is now, always has been and always will be victorious,
The victory is won, your life counts, God is with you, trust Him.
8/7 Isaiah 40:31
31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
NEW
New strength to fight old battles,
That rage a lifetime.
Let God be God, trust in Him, He is God you are not.
He is good.
He loves you.
He has promised to take care of you always.
Do not fear, God is here with you, always.
Trust in the Lord and He will not fail you.
8/6 Philippians 4:13
13 For I can do everything through Christ,[a] who gives me strength.
CONNECTION
Jesus is not a talisman, we use.
He is Lord and God Almighty.
We go to Him for everything.
We focus our mind and heart on Him.
We trust Him to guide us and be a lamp unto our feet.
That is the way Jesus equips us to do all things.
Our weakness assures His victory in us.
8/5 Nehemiah 8:10
10 And Nehemiah[a] continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
JOY
When Jesus comes to live in us, He brings His peace and joy.
Whatever happens, keep your focus on Jesus.
A war may rage but HE will keep you in perfect peace.
8/4 Deuteronomy 31:6
6 So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
VICTORY
Victory in Jesus.
Be strong, be courageous for the Lord is with you and ahead of you.
Do not panic-His victory belongs to you.
8/3 Psalm 73:26
26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
DESTINATION
God is with me.
I am with God.
He is always with me.
I am never alone.
Either in this world or in Heaven I am with God and He is with me.
8/2 2 Corinthians 12:9
9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
POWER
Power comes from God,
To those surrendered and under control.
We know our weakness.
We know that only in Jesus Christ can we succeed.
This is God’s Day, and I am available for His use.
People count, I serve them.
Jesus loves me, therefore I can love people.
8/1 Psalm 28:7
7 The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
HELP
Yes, the Lord is my strength.
His help is consistent and constant.
I have never been without His help.
He helps me in everything I face,
Moment by moment, day by day.
Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord.
7/31 Psalm 63:3
3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
BETTER
Jesus unfailing love is perfect.
His love is better than life itself,
Because His love leads us to be like Him.
As I become more like Jesus
I am better able to forgive and forget.
This equips me to grow into Christ-likeness.
