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Each of these passages below provide a different slant on God's strength: who he gives it to, when he gives it and what happens as the result!



Isaiah 40:28-31 - "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope 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 be faint."



Philippians 4:12-13 - "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."



1 Timothy 1:12 - "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that He considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service."



1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If you speak, you should do as one who speaks the very words of God. If you serve, you should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen."

ACCEPTANCE

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Today, if you feel like much of your acceptance in life is based on performance, take a few moments to be comforted by the truth that there is One whose love is not based on what you do or don’t do. Jesus loves you for who you are at this very moment. This is perhaps one of life’s most important lessons to learn!

A New School Year

PSALM 46:10 - Be still and know that I am God!

As my boys have begun a new school year, they have also begun soccer, basketball, boy scouts and flag football. Not to mention, Max learned how to ride his bike without the training wheels last week. He has a few scratches on his knees to prove it. Busy is the name of the game. Through all these new beginnings, God has constantly reminded our family that He is in control! He cares, he sees, he hears, he listens and he constantly yearns for our complete devotion to Him.

The biggest transition I've gone through during the beginning of a new school year is realizing that Elliott will be in middle school this time next year. I didn't cry when Elliott, my oldest, started Kindergarten. I was actually really happy and so was he! But now, I am a little anxious that Elliott will soon no longer be in "elementary" grade school. Elliott, however, is already looking towards middle school with excitement!

As I abide by Psalm 46:10 - Jesus gently whispers "I got it covered." Look towards the future with excitement!