The Lord is My Strength

Ladies, I've been slacking! I've been so busy worrying about my new job, stressing about studying for class and preparing for projects that I've let God slip to the back burner once again. I know we all struggle with this same thing. We walk through life being pulled in a million different directions and feel tired and overwhelmed by life, but we have to make sure that we are still giving God some of our time and attention. I don’t know about you but I can tell a difference in my entire day if I study before I leave for work or if I don’t study at all. When I don’t study at all my attitude is bad, I’m easily stressed/anxious, and I have no peace. When I study before I leave for the day I feel empowered and like I’m ready to face whatever the world throws at me, like I actually have my armor on for the war I’m about to face.

I need God’s peace and strength to help me get through every single day. I know it’s hard to get back into a good habit when it’s been so long since you’ve studied, but give it a try! I promise the results will be well worth it. I think the biggest thing is staying in the mindset that you have to “find time” for everything else because you’ve MADE time for God. You’re putting him first! If your life is anything like mine you sometimes feel like you’re in over your head with all the things you have on your plate. Work, school, homework, church, any and everything! Like there is no time for rest and you’re trying to figure out what you can cut out so you can gain some of your sanity back! Lol! I’ve been feeling like this a lot lately and I realized that I prayed for the job I have, I prayed to be in school and I prayed to find a church home that I could be apart of, thank God for answered prayers huh?! Lol! The thing I need to be praying for most right now is his strength to get me through all of this. Not for all of this to go away or to be easier. I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me, I just have to pray for his strength! J

Here’s a scripture to help you throughout your long day!

Isaiah 40:28-31 “Do you not know? Have you not heard? Yahweh is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He NEVER grows faint or weary; there is no limit to His understanding. He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless. Youths may faint and grow weary and young men stumble and fall, but those who TRUST in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.”

   

I hope this has helped you ladies this morning! Have a wonderful day!

Raynisia Nagel
A Woman After God's Own Heart