where does my strength come from?

Man, what a whirlwind of a month I've been handed. What do I have to show for such a busy month?

I've seen the lives of others changed around me, I've seen sinners come to know their Maker, I've seen others recommit themselves to their original promises to God, I've seen children, younger than you and I, learn to lean on God's grace for their lives. I've raised a good amount for Africa. :) I've trusted, I've grown. I've seen BIG THINGS. And boy, have I said big things. :)

I'm so thankful for a God who comes through when I really need Him to. And in HUGE ways.

Back to tonight's topic! My strength?

My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
Tenacity: persistence. perseverance. grasping tightly. holding firmly.
The word tenacity literally means "the act of holding onto..." It's an act, an action. To be persistent in this means to ACT on your convictions, your beliefs, to be a little WEIRD, a little radical. to GO, to be silent, whatever it may look like, it's an action.

Psalm 121

" ¹ I look up to the mountains—
     where does my help come from? ² My help comes from the Lord,
      who made heaven and earth!

 ³ He will not let you stumble;
      the one who watches over you will not slumber.
 ⁴ Indeed, he who watches over Israel
      never slumbers or sleeps.

 ⁵ The Lord himself watches over you!
      The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
 ⁶ The sun will not harm you by day,
      nor the moon at night.

 ⁷ The Lord keeps you from all harm
      and watches over your life. ⁸ The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
      both now and forever."



My help comes from the Lord. I could never have done what I did this month if it wasn't for His help. He's kept me from harm, and He watches over every decision I make. That's where my strength comes from. Knowing fully well that when I wake, the God of the universe is already there, with His huge plans.

I've held on, and learned that God is exactly who He says He is.
Be careful when you ask God to do big things, He'll knock you off your feet. :)

So grateful. My cup is overflowing.

Redeemed, JAS. <3