In a world where self-reliance is often praised, it can be easy to forget that we were not created to do everything on our own. We were made to lean on the strength and guidance of the Lord. It is in Him that we find true strength and the ability to persevere through even the toughest of times.
Without the intervention of God, there is not much we can get done by ourselves. We get weak and tired physically and we even get burnt out from having to do so much. Sometimes, the weight feels overwhelming before we even begin. Yet one truth stands firm: true strength comes from the Lord.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7
When the Lord is your strength, your heart can be at peace knowing that you will always get help. This reliance on God allows you to focus on the right path, pursuing goals aligned with His will, as He guides you every step of the way.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Psalm 32:8
As you put your trust in the Lord and lean on His strength, your heart can be filled with joy and praise. You can find comfort in knowing that He is always watching over you and guiding you with His loving eye.
So let us not try to go through life on our own strength, but instead, rely on the Lord as your source of strength. With Him by your side, you can overcome any obstacle and find peace in knowing that you are never alone. Trust in the Lord, for He is your strength and our shield.
Prayer for strength and purpose
Dear Lord,
I thank You for the life you have given to me and for bringing me to the beginning of a new day. As I face today, I humbly ask for Your strength to carry me through whatever comes my way. I place my trust in You, Lord, knowing that You are my strength and my shield, and that I am never alone.Guide my ways. Show me the path You have set for me. Teach me to walk in Your ways, keeping Your loving eyes upon me as I go. Renew my heart, filling me with purpose and determination to live according to Your will, aligning my actions with Your greater plan for my life.
Thank You, Lord, for the peace that fills my heart, knowing You are always by my side. With You as my strength and my shield, I can face today with confidence and gratitude. Help me to honor You in all I do and to reflect Your love and grace.
Amen.
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Declarations
- I draw my strength from the Lord for He is my shield and my protection.
- I face each day with confidence, knowing God is always with me
- My heart is renewed with God’s strength and filled with purpose.
- I have peace in my heart because I trust in the Lord, who is always by my side.