“They will continue to grow stronger, and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.” (Ps 84:7 NLT)
Feats of physical strength have always fascinated me. As a kid, I loved watching strong men compete in the Olympics. When I was about15 years old, I remember seeing the Highland Games broadcasted on the Wide World of Sports. From that moment, I too wanted to be strong. Unfortunately, injuries would keep me from any kind of serious competitions. As I grew older, I finally learned what real strength was all about. Real strength is when we are committed to the marriages and families we’ve started. It is sticking by the side of a friend when it seems as if everyone else has abandoned them. It is doing what is right even when it’s uncomfortable. Strength is not giving up on people. Demonstrations of Herculean strength is not allowing harsh and demeaning words to come out of our mouths to harm the ones we love. It does not cut down, but rather builds up. To be strong means teaching our young ones about respect and honor. Spiritual strength is trusting God and walking persistently down the narrow way of discipleship. The world needs more strong women and men.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: Start regularly checking up on a friend or relative who is going through a tough time.
Prayer: Loving Father, work through me to show your love and mercy to _______________________. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
(Add your friends/relatives name)
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