This is not merely a nice poetic statement about God; it is a present reality for all who seek His empowerment in times of need. Over and over again now, for several years, I have prayed, “Lord, I have no strength to do what is needed. But you live in me. Would you be my strength? Fill me with Yourself and flow through me in power, and I will be careful to give You the glory for what You have done.” 

You discover God’s attributes as you need them. You may not comprehend the depth of God’s provision until you find yourself in physical need. His care becomes real to you when you are hurting and desperate for His tender shepherding. These parts of God’s nature become real and precious as you experience them and, once experienced, you never see God quite the same.

His Strength

I’ve been through a few years of physical problems that have taken my strength and stamina. Because of multiple problems, one of which was persistent anemia, I spent many days with little energy … and I had much to do. I couldn’t just quit and sit down when there were important ministry demands.

In these years, I have learned of the inexhaustible supply of God’s strength. He IS my strength; He is all I need whenever I need it. His strength has become one of the things I praise Him for most frequently. I have even, by God’s grace, been able to “glory in my weakness” because of the fresh experiences of God’s power.

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