God Give Me Strength

“God give me strength” do you know that in just those four words there is power?  how many times have you been in position or better yet trying to meet a deadline but just did not have the physical strength to push through? Daily we are faced with challenges and experiences that require us to give more of ourselves, like being a parent, running a business, and even the simple but meaningful things like building relationships, and learning how to communicate. Many times, we are defeated physically but how often do we tap into our spiritual strength?  some may say not often, and others may say how do I tap into my spiritual strength. It takes a trusting heart to surrender and ask God to help us in our time of need and expecting it to already be done. Words have power that can either help us or hinder us it is all in how we use them.  The problem that most of face is in thinking that we are alone, the lie that we tell ourselves that we have to fix it all, and our constant desire and need to be in control. To not be in control is to be submissive to God’s will and order of operation working and waiting patiently.  How do you work and wait? by continuing to show up with the right attitude and having the spirit of expectancy and gratitude in advance for what is to come.

We all go through different phases and struggles in our lives with some of the same thoughts or bad habits, so much that we forget to pay attention to the details and be present with self to know what season we are in. Being in tune with ourselves puts us In space of preparation, we are better equipped to go through each season or transition in our lives. The last two weeks I have been experiencing   a shift occurring on the inside and I felt it but what I proceeded to do was I tried to be in control and as a result I became physically ill. The lessons I had to relearn again in that moment is that there is a time, a place, and a season for everything, this is my resting season, but I was busy working and striving to be in position. I had to be reminded through the Word that rest is important is important and that not only is it important to be in position physically it is most important to be in position spiritually to receive what is in store for us. Restoration is key especially when you are in the business of serving others, the thing to always remember that we are no good to others if we are not good to ourselves. You cannot give what you do not have and the little that you do have you cannot afford to give. Being mindful of who we are being and what season we are in is important, just like our cars needs service and maintenance to continue to run so do we. It is always important to know the difference between when you need rest and when you need to call on God for the strength to get through our day.

We all have responsibilities in our lives personally and we have responsibilities as children of God. As we go through our daily experiences there are three very important steps to practice daily. The first step is praying making time to restore your energy through the day. The second step is having faith, to trust and believe that we have what it takes and knowing that we even more effective when we allow God to be in control and first in our lives. The last but not the least step is doing the work faith and prayer without work is dead, so after we have prayed and trusting God to have his way we have to keep working patiently. Life is simple but filled with a lot of unexpected changes that teaches us flexibility and understanding. It is okay to ask for help and it is also very important that we know how to use our mouth and words to speak life and victory, to surrender and ask God for help. God helps who helps themselves if you spend more time trying to be right, in control, or prideful you are only putting yourself at a disadvantage. We are stronger, wiser, and even greater when we are not afraid to be transparent and free, what people say or think about you does not matter. The most important thing is what God’s says about us and what you believe you are worth. Remember do all things in moderation and trust the timing and process of your life. God provides, restore, and strengthens us when we have been weekend all we have to do is ask.

“I Love You Lord;
You Are My Strength.

Psalms 18:1 ”