True contentment comes from Godliness in the heart, not from wealth in the hand.
From Philippians 4:11-13: “For I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
When we are weak, then are we strong. When most empty of self, we are most full of God.
From Ephesians 3:17-19: “And that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.
From the words of American Christian author, Kay Arthur: “To be courageous is to step out in faith–to trust and obey, no matter what.”
Each fear tests quiet resolve
Holding tightly to God’s Word
Strength in faith, stepping forward
Waiting courage, to be stirred
Another mountain to scale
Taking every fear to God
Faith’s shield shall always protect
Dissolving evil’s facade
Disappointment knocks at door
Believing in faithful Lord
Unspoken fears leaving heart
Sustaining grace, comes aboard
Endless wilderness journey
Seeing mercy’s light ahead
Every roadbed now smoothed out
Darning each fear, with faith’s thread
Dark challenges setting sail
Meditating day and night
Prayer surrounds every fear
Transforming faith, Savior’s light
Yesterday’s failures vanish
Removing fear’s daily stress
Faith encased with timeless love
Coming sunrise brings success
From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
What you can’t go through on your own, God will help you fly over.
From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
Woodrow Kroll (born 1944) is an American pastor, Christian author, and radio host. He has written over 50 books on the Bible and Christian living.
From Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Imperfect life’s darkness
One more faltering step
Defeat again knocking
Discouragement’s doorstep
Observing faithful light
Glowing with lasting hope
Strength in adversity
Grasping mercy’s firm rope
Hearing Father, trust grows
Transforming future days
Faith journey maturing
Receiving grace, let’s pray
Evil’s message scuttled
Healing from Father’s hand
Peace brings lasting comfort
Affirming His commands
Beholding mighty works
Melting away concerns
Impossible vanquished
Trusting Father’s U-turn
From the words of English-born preacher Charles Inwood: “When God is going to do a wonderful thing, He begins with a difficulty. When He is going to do a very wonderful thing, He begins with an impossibility.”
From Isaiah 30:15: “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.“
Faith’s glowing spark
Tiny to see
Strength filling heart
Grace to foresee
Strength facing tests
Unknown as yet
Nourishing faith
Quieting threats
Challenges come
Darkness creeps in
Boosted in strength
Faith, life’s linchpin
Kneeling to pray
Faith never peaks
Fulfilling strength
Humbleness speaks
Always trust God
Mercy lifts up
Source of faith’s strength
Filling life’s cup
Embers of faith
Fed by courage
Blazing in strength
Shall encourage
From Father’s rock
Spirit connects
Lasting faith grows
His strength protects
From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”
The secret strength of a nation is found in the faith that abides in the hearts and homes of the country.
From Galatians 6:10: “So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.”
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
From Ephesians 6:10: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power.”
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