How do you Seek God’s Strength?
Whether facing an ordinary task or a particularly heavy burden, you probably ask God quite often for the strength to accomplish the things He has called you to do. And we can ask God for strength because He is the source of all strength and power, and He promises to give strength to His people.(Read the below verses relating to seeking God’s Strength?)
In Psalms 46, we see
God is our protection and source of strength. He is always ready to help us in times of trouble. So we are not afraid when the earth quakes and the mountains fall into the sea. We are not afraid when the seas become rough and dark and the mountains tremble. There is a river whose streams bring happiness to God’s city, to the holy city of God most high. God is in that city, so it will never be destroyed. He is there to help even before sunrise. Nations will shake with fear and kingdoms will fall when God shots and makes the earth move. The Lord All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Look at the powerful things the Lord has done. See the awesome things he has done on earth. He stops wars all over the world. He breaks the soldiers’ bows, shatters their spears, and burns their shields. God says “Stop fighting and know that I am God! I am the one who defeats the nations; I am the one who controls the world.” The Lord All Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our place of safety.
Psalms 138, we see
Lord, I praise you with all my heart. I sing songs of praise to you before the gods. I bow down toward your holy temple, and I praise your name for your love and loyalty. You are famous, and doing what you promised will make you even more famous! When I called you for help, you answered me and gave me strength. Lord, all the kings on earth will praise you when they hear what you say. Then will sing about what the Lord has done, because the glory of the Lord is very great. The Lord has the highest place above all others, but he still cares for the humble. Even from there, so high above, he knows what the proud do. If I am in trouble, you keep me alive. If my enemies are angry, you save me from them. Lord, I know you will do what you have promised. Lord, your faithful love will last forever. You are the one who made us, so don’t leave us!
In Isaiah 40:27-31, we see
The Lord says, “I am the one who comforts you. So why should you be afraid of people? They are only humans who live and die like grass.” The Lord made you. With his power he made the earth he spread the sky over the earth. But you forgot him, so you are always afraid that angry men will hurt you. Those men planned to destroy you, but where are they now? People in prison will soon be made free. They will not die and rot in prison. They will have plenty of food. I am the Lord your God, the one who stirs up the sea and makes the waves roar. “My servant, I gave you the words I want you to say, and I covered you with my hands to protect you. I did this to make a new heaven and earth and so that you would say to Israel, ‘You are my people.”
In Isaiah 40:27-31, we see
People of Jacob, this is true. Israel, you should believe it. So why do you say, “The Lord see the way I live; he will not find me and punish me”? Surely you know the truth. Surely you have heard. The Lord is the God who lives forever! He created all the faraway places on earth. He does not get tired and weary. You cannot learn all he knows. He helps tired people be strong. He gives power to those without it. Young men get tired and need to rest. Even young boys stumble and fall. But those who trust in the Lord will become strong again like eagles that grow new feathers. They will run and not get weak. They will walk and not get tired.
Ephesians 6:10-20, we study
Paul tells that we should be strong in the Lord and in his great power. Wear the full armour of God. Wear God’s armour so that you can fight against the devil’s clever tricks. Our fight is not against people on earth. We are fighting against the rulers and the authorities and the powers of this world’s darkness. We are fighting against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places. That is why you need to get God’s full armour. Then on the day of evil you will be able to stand strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing. So stand strong with the belt of truth tied around your waist, and on your chest wear the protection of right living. On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong. And also use the shield of faith with which you can stop all the burning arrows that come from Evil One. Accept God’s salvation as your helmet. And take the sword out of the spirit that sword is the teaching of God. Pray in the spirit at all times. Pray with all kinds of prayers, and ask for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready. Never give up. Always pray for all of gods people. And pray for me that when I speak God will give me words so that I call tell the secret truth about the Good News without fear. I have the work of speaking for that Good News, and that is what I am doing now, here in prison. Pray that when I tell people the Good News, I will speak without fear as I should.
In 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, we see
We pray that the Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father will comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say. God loved us and gave us through his grace a wonderful hope and comfort that has no end.
