Tag: Strength
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“Strength to Live in Freedom”
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) The week after Independence Day reminds us that freedom is precious—and costly. But the greatest freedom you have is not political; it is spiritual. Christ has set you…
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“Strength That Renews When You’re Tired”
“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) Spiritual fatigue is real. Even faithful believers get tired. Isaiah reminds us that strength is renewed—not manufactured—when we “wait on…
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“Strength for the Battles You Don’t See Coming”
“. . . be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV) Life after a holiday can feel calm, but spiritual battles don’t follow the calendar. Paul reminds us that strength for the unseen battles comes from being “strong in the Lord,” not strong in ourselves. The phrase “in…
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“Strength That Shows Up in Weakness”
“. . . My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness . . .” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) We often think spiritual strength means never struggling, never wavering, never feeling weak. But Scripture flips that idea upside down. God tells Paul that His strength is actually perfected—completed, revealed, displayed—in…
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“Strength for the Week After the Celebration”
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) As we move past the celebrations of Independence Day, our hearts naturally turn from fireworks and festivities to the quieter rhythms of everyday life. This week invites us to reflect on a deeper kind of strength–the spiritual strength God provides…