Strength & Power
I played golf with some dear friends from college last week. We are all getting to be a bunch of “old farts”! Some of the guys can still hit a golf ball a mile. Some are in good physical health, while some are acting like we’re old. I think old is a relative term. When I come in contact with someone 20 years older than me, they laugh at me when I say I’m old. Some days I feel older than on other days.
Strength is another term that is relative. The older my body gets, I can see that my strength falls off a bit. Things I used to lift are a bit harder to lift. I admire others who are disciplined and continue building and disciplining their body to be strong. I’m still learning to trust in God’s strength each day. I’m learning that He honors discipline in my spiritual journey and my physical journey.
I came across a psalm that was possibly written by King David’s cymbal player. He speaks of God’s strength and power. Check this out….
8 O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies!
Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord?
You are entirely faithful.
13 Powerful is your arm!
Strong is your hand!
Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength.
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.
Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.
15 Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,
for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
16 They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.
They exult in your righteousness.
17 You are their glorious strength.
It pleases you to make us strong. (Psalm 89:8,13-17 NLT)
My mental strength for today comes directly from my time with the Lord this morning. I love being reminded of God’s Power and Strength because on my best day, I get tired. My physical strength is connected to my mental strength. I enjoy a quick power nap when I’m tired because it seems to give me the strength to finish the day. I generally sleep well when I’m tired.
I’m going to lean into the Lord today for my strength and stamina – both physically and mentally. I need His help to navigate decisions that need to be made. I need His help giving me wisdom to see things that I normally will miss because of emotions. I need His Presence in me to keep me kind and gentle with others. I need His Presence in me to remind me to be faithful in my walk with Him. I need His Presence in me to give me the strength and power to be humble and careful with time today. I want to hear His joyful call to worship.I find great strength and power when I surrender all that I see myself to be to become all that He is calling me to be.
Pressing On!
Dwayne