Friday, May 9- Psalm 73:26

Hey there,

Weakness can be a pretty broad subject- covering lots of bases. Let's see... we can be weak physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. There might be specific people or situations that make you feel weak or small. Even those who seem to have a great amount of self-confidence feel weak sometimes.

There are situations in life that can break us- make us feel defeated and completely incapable of going on. And at times, in those situations- you may actually experience weakness in multiple areas of your life all at the same time. For example: your parents getting divorced can make you feel very weak in many ways- when the strength of your home just crumbles around you- at this point your weakness becomes painful. Maybe there is someone at school or at work that doesn't like you and just rubs you the wrong way- they do things intentionally to upset or hurt you. You dread having to see them- you can't think straight, you've lost your appetite- they have sapped all the energy right out of you. Or perhaps you give into temptation- the guilt takes over, you don't deal with this spiritual weakness so it only gets worse- and you not only feel weak, but now you feel unworthy.

Listen, all of these situations and hundreds like them, have to be dealt with in different ways. But, for the person who might be asking the following question-

"Where can I ever find strength to get through this??"

the answer is in one word...

God.



God's strength is just a prayer away.



His strength provides a refuge, shelter, and relief. His strength lifts you up and helps you rise above your weakness. His strength gives you power to overcome your weakness- nothing can empower you like the strength of God!! His strength helps you stand strong against all of the temptations around you.



Here's just a couple of things to remember about your weakness and God's strength:

• When you are weak, allowing God to fill you with His power, then you are stronger than you could ever be on your own.


• God does not intend for you to be weak, passive, or ineffective- there are enough hindrances and setbacks in life without you creating them. However, when those obstacles come, you must depend on God.


• When you are strong in your abilities or resources, you are tempted to do life on your own. Your weaknesses help you recognize your need for God.

So, starting right now- call out to God in your weakness, declaring your need for His strength. Reread the verse for today out loud making it your anthem- and oh yeah, don't forget... When you feel like you don't have any strength left to go on-

God is saying, "There is ALWAYS MORE!"

I love you guys and pray for you constantly,

Pam S.