In all things, strong

I have come to understand the secret of dealing with any and every circumstance: I can do all things through the One who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:12-13, English translation of the New Japanese Bible, 2017)

I’ve always loved that phrase, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

You could also translate it, “I am strong to deal with all things, because of Christ who strengthens me.”

I am strong. Not because of my own innate strength. But because of Jesus pouring his power into me.

Strong to deal with not only good times, but bad times.

Strong to deal with whatever life or Satan might throw at me.

In all things, strong.

Lord, I look at my life and see so many weaknesses. It seems so strange to look at those weaknesses and say, “I’m strong.”

But in you, I am strong. Your strength is made perfect in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

And so whatever my circumstances, good or bad, I am content because you are with me. Thank you for your goodness. In Jesus’ name, amen.”