The Christian life is supernatural! You cannot live the new life that God has saved you and called you to on your own strength. It’s literally impossible. To experience victory over life long sin struggles, to become holy in your character, to love others radically with the love of Jesus, all these aspects of the Christian life are the fruit of a life surrendered to God & filled with the Holy Spirit. Yes, as we daily choose active faith in Christ, actively surrender our lives to His Kingdom agenda, the Spirit of the Living God infuses us with God’s strength to life and love with His energy which so powerfully works in us. (See Colossians 1:28-29) Please quit trying to live the Christian life on your own strength & understanding. Please ask Jesus for His promised power, that you would know it and experience it and live it!
PASSAGE: Philippians 4:13 - " I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
PAUSE: One of the most positive verses in the Bible is Philippians 4:13. When we think we can’t, God says we can. When we think life is impossible, God says with him, all things are possible. When we feel weak, he makes us strong.
PRAYER: Father, thank you for the strength that you provide. Help me to think more positively when I say I can’t; help me to believe I can do things in Christ.