Strength
Where do you go for your strength ? Alotta times, where we “go for it”, may not be the best source. We tend to return to what we know…what works…maybe what someone else said works for “them” … and well still wind up feeling empty, alone and unloved . One o’ my sons is into strength conditioning, losing some unhealthy weight and just overall, gettin in better shape. He hasn’t been “at it” long, but he’s remained committed to…and the results are obvious…his belly is looking more like mine did back in my 20’s. My attention span won’t allow me to exercise like i used to. My equilibrium ain’t what it used to be. I’m just suffering from that “chestodrawers” syndrome … my chest has done dropped toward my drawers … and I’ve built a substantial shed over em😄. Hear all them lame excuses ? Truth is, i like my sweets ( that’s why i love my Pennye Jacobs Lewis so much 😍 ) and i can’t stand goin to a gym. So where do i … where do you, get your strength ? If we’re to believe some of our friends, it may be that “bottle”…those “pills” or that other illicit drug of choice. It could be money, prestige, power or “things”. Material possessions can be very stimulating and give us a false sense of security and strength. What about “food” ? We’ve used that as our source of strength for ages … we even label it as “comfort food” at times. How did we ever get so off-track ?!? We were created by God and for God … period. ( Colossians 1:16 ) Every time we go outside His boundary lines and search for our strength from any other source, we set ourselves up for disappointment, for failure…and GOD and GOD alone can “fix us”. ( 2 Chronicles 16:9 ) would remind us : “ For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” Since there’s no way we can escape His sight, why don’t we try it His way more…and see if He will give us, not only the physical strength we’re needing, but also the mental and spiritual strength we so need ?! He will do His part, but He expects us to do ours also. “The LORD will remain faithful even when we’re faithless ( 2 Timothy 2:13 ). How committed are you to the things and people that have disappointed you and let you down ? I heard a resounding, “Too much !”. So…why don’t we try it “God’s way”? He has never disappointed or ever lied ! And He can supply the strength we need to get through any and all areas of this life’s journey. Just trust Him ! Stay focused and fully committed to Him ! And may He bless you !