He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound].
Sometimes the obstacles we face in life surprise us, zap our strength, and steal our joy. Not only do difficult circumstances hit us when we’re not expecting them, but they can hit us when we’re in our most vulnerable state.
This is what causes many people to give up. They decide it’s too much to overcome. But that’s not God’s plan for His people. And that’s not God’s plan for you! You don’t have to be overwhelmed by the pressures of life.
You might think, I’m just tired. It seems like I don’t have the strength for another battle. Well, I’m glad you realize you don’t have the strength for the battle—because if you try to fight in your own strength, you’ll lose every time. The only way you are going to really, truly live in victory is by trusting God with your battles and in your times of weakness. When you do, He will give you all the strength you need.
Prayer of the Day: Father, when I feel weak and weary, help me stop fighting in my own strength. I trust You with my battles and receive Your strength today, amen.
