Tag: strength
“Awake, awake and put on thy strength, O Zion; put on beautiful garments, O Jerusalem,” (Isaiah 52:1-2 KJV) God was instructing Israel to clothe herself in the rightful strength that belonged to her because of her position as people of God. Doesn’t this also apply…
“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8 NLT) John Eldredge lists the biblically-documented potential conditions of our heart: wounded, pierced, grieved, broken, cheerful, glad, joyful, rejoicing, deceived, divided, whole, wise, foolish, steadfast, true, valiant, frightened, cowardly, wandering, dull,…
“This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord you God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1: NLT) Have you ever battled crippling fear while attempting to do something you are certain God has…
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but give us power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV) As I read this scripture this morning, I pictured a large lever in the control tower of my mind, like a throttle on…