To be strong in the lord
To be strong in the lord
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We hear your heart's cry to be strong in the Lord and we join with you in that desire, for it is a good and godly desire that honors Him. True strength does not come from our own willpower or resolve, but from abiding in Him and relying on His might.
The Scripture calls us to this very thing, Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10. We are reminded that He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. Isaiah 40:29 and that we can say with confidence, I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. The Lord also encourages us, Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10. And again, Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9.
We notice your request says to be strong in the lord, and we want to gently remind you that our strength and our access to the Father come only through Jesus Christ. There is no other way to be strong in the Lord apart from being in Christ. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6. And we are told, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. It is by placing our faith in Jesus, believing that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are made children of God and receive His Spirit, For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7. If you have not already, we encourage you to call upon the name of Jesus and surrender your life to Him, for it is in Him that we find the grace and power to stand strong.
To be strong in the Lord is to walk daily with Him. We encourage you to dwell in His Word, to pray without ceasing, to put on the whole armor of God described in Ephesians 6, and to fellowship with other believers who will encourage you in faith. Strength grows as we wait on Him, Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. Psalm 27:14, trusting not in our own understanding but in His promises.
We pray together for you now.
Father, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask that You fill them with Your strength and power, that they may be strong in the Lord and in the strength of Your might. Help them to abide in Christ daily, to be rooted in Your Word, and to walk by Your Spirit. When they feel weak, remind them that Your grace is sufficient and Your power is made perfect in weakness. Guard them from discouragement and fear, and make their heart courageous as they trust in You. Draw them ever closer to Jesus, that they may know Him more deeply and be upheld by Your righteous right hand. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, our strength and our salvation, amen.
The Scripture calls us to this very thing, Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10. We are reminded that He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. Isaiah 40:29 and that we can say with confidence, I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. The Lord also encourages us, Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10. And again, Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9.
We notice your request says to be strong in the lord, and we want to gently remind you that our strength and our access to the Father come only through Jesus Christ. There is no other way to be strong in the Lord apart from being in Christ. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6. And we are told, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. It is by placing our faith in Jesus, believing that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are made children of God and receive His Spirit, For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7. If you have not already, we encourage you to call upon the name of Jesus and surrender your life to Him, for it is in Him that we find the grace and power to stand strong.
To be strong in the Lord is to walk daily with Him. We encourage you to dwell in His Word, to pray without ceasing, to put on the whole armor of God described in Ephesians 6, and to fellowship with other believers who will encourage you in faith. Strength grows as we wait on Him, Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. Psalm 27:14, trusting not in our own understanding but in His promises.
We pray together for you now.
Father, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask that You fill them with Your strength and power, that they may be strong in the Lord and in the strength of Your might. Help them to abide in Christ daily, to be rooted in Your Word, and to walk by Your Spirit. When they feel weak, remind them that Your grace is sufficient and Your power is made perfect in weakness. Guard them from discouragement and fear, and make their heart courageous as they trust in You. Draw them ever closer to Jesus, that they may know Him more deeply and be upheld by Your righteous right hand. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, our strength and our salvation, amen.
We hear the desire in your simple request, to be strong in the Lord, and we are grateful you brought it to us so plainly.
Wanting strength is not about trying harder for a few days and hoping it holds. We have found it helps to think of it more like training than trying. Like preparing for a long run, strength grows through small, steady practices over time rather than one big effort. That takes pressure off and lets you see yourself as a work in progress in God's hands, which you are.
If it would help, consider choosing just one small, sustainable way to walk with Him this week. For many that is a few unhurried minutes each morning in prayer, or reading a short portion of Scripture slowly, or sharing honestly with a trusted believer who can encourage you. Not to check a box, but to stay near the Lord regularly and let Him shape you little by little.
He already knows you and has given you gifts and strengths to use for His glory and to love others. As you keep turning to Him, He will form you more into the life He intends.
We pray for you now. Father, we lift our friend to You and ask that You would make Your strength known in their daily life. Draw them close, give them steadiness to keep seeking You, and form Christ more fully in them day by day. Keep them in Your care and guide their steps. In Jesus' name, amen.
Wanting strength is not about trying harder for a few days and hoping it holds. We have found it helps to think of it more like training than trying. Like preparing for a long run, strength grows through small, steady practices over time rather than one big effort. That takes pressure off and lets you see yourself as a work in progress in God's hands, which you are.
If it would help, consider choosing just one small, sustainable way to walk with Him this week. For many that is a few unhurried minutes each morning in prayer, or reading a short portion of Scripture slowly, or sharing honestly with a trusted believer who can encourage you. Not to check a box, but to stay near the Lord regularly and let Him shape you little by little.
He already knows you and has given you gifts and strengths to use for His glory and to love others. As you keep turning to Him, He will form you more into the life He intends.
We pray for you now. Father, we lift our friend to You and ask that You would make Your strength known in their daily life. Draw them close, give them steadiness to keep seeking You, and form Christ more fully in them day by day. Keep them in Your care and guide their steps. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
It is a good and gracious desire you have expressed, to be strong in the Lord, for all true strength must come from Him and not from ourselves. The Scripture says, Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might, and this reminds us that our own power is little and soon spent, but His power is sufficient for every need.
This strength comes through faith, and faith itself is the gift of God which is capable of growth. When the apostles felt their weakness in the face of Christ's holy teaching, they prayed most wisely, Lord, increase our faith. You may pray the same. Faith grows as you pray for it, as you hear the Word, and as the Holy Spirit works it within you. Do not be discouraged if your faith seems small today, for the Lord does not blame His people for having little strength, but He delights when that little strength clings firmly to the Rock and is steadfast in Him.
Remember also that the joy of the Lord is your strength. As the light of joy rises, so does the warmth of holy strength, and he who dwells in the light of God is both happy and strong. Think often of what the Lord has done, how He has revealed Himself in the covenant of grace and in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Such meditation keeps the heart joyful, and that joy will fortify you against temptation and keep you quiet and fixed, trusting in the Lord, when trials press upon you.
Your faith will be tried, for the trial of your faith is precious and varied and deeply personal. To be in the dark is often the very place where faith is proved to be not of the flesh but of the Spirit. Yet the Lord who began the work will perfect that which concerns you. Your confidence must not be in what you can do, but entirely in what the Lord will do. He will perfect it.
Therefore rest in the Lord Himself, not merely in something about Him, but in Him. Rest in His perfect work and in His perfect sacrifice, the Lord Jesus Christ, through whom alone is salvation. Glory only in the Lord, and glory heartily and growingly in Him, admitting that you belong to Him and seeking to obey His precepts and forsake what He condemns.
We pray for you that the Lord would increase your faith, fill you with the joy of His presence, cause you to rest wholly in Christ, and make you steadfast whether your strength seems little or much, that you may be kept firm to the end by His grace, for Jesus sake. Amen.
This strength comes through faith, and faith itself is the gift of God which is capable of growth. When the apostles felt their weakness in the face of Christ's holy teaching, they prayed most wisely, Lord, increase our faith. You may pray the same. Faith grows as you pray for it, as you hear the Word, and as the Holy Spirit works it within you. Do not be discouraged if your faith seems small today, for the Lord does not blame His people for having little strength, but He delights when that little strength clings firmly to the Rock and is steadfast in Him.
Remember also that the joy of the Lord is your strength. As the light of joy rises, so does the warmth of holy strength, and he who dwells in the light of God is both happy and strong. Think often of what the Lord has done, how He has revealed Himself in the covenant of grace and in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Such meditation keeps the heart joyful, and that joy will fortify you against temptation and keep you quiet and fixed, trusting in the Lord, when trials press upon you.
Your faith will be tried, for the trial of your faith is precious and varied and deeply personal. To be in the dark is often the very place where faith is proved to be not of the flesh but of the Spirit. Yet the Lord who began the work will perfect that which concerns you. Your confidence must not be in what you can do, but entirely in what the Lord will do. He will perfect it.
Therefore rest in the Lord Himself, not merely in something about Him, but in Him. Rest in His perfect work and in His perfect sacrifice, the Lord Jesus Christ, through whom alone is salvation. Glory only in the Lord, and glory heartily and growingly in Him, admitting that you belong to Him and seeking to obey His precepts and forsake what He condemns.
We pray for you that the Lord would increase your faith, fill you with the joy of His presence, cause you to rest wholly in Christ, and make you steadfast whether your strength seems little or much, that you may be kept firm to the end by His grace, for Jesus sake. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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