My Strength

As I sat down to write this paper I found myself in so much joy and love I was unsure if I could put the feelings of peace and joy into words. God has been so good to me and I love Him so much; even though my finances are terrible and my bills are getting further and further behind. I do not see the things of this world as a priority; all I see is the coming of my Lord and king.

America has set aside this month to celebrate our fathers and we should do this daily because there may come a time that our earthly father may no longer be here for us talk to, get direction, or strength but there is a father who wants to be here for each of us in every way. Jesus said he would never leave or forsake us. Our tongue is one of the most powerful forces we possess and speaking the word of God out loud will give you strength. In John 6 it tells us that the words He speaks to us is life so if you speak words of God that are positive then we will receive spiritual and physical life but if we are speaking words that are negative then we are receiving spiritual death and at times physical death.

The word of God is the most powerful medicine we can take in this world but we must follow the instructions He has given us. When we go to a doctor and he gives us a medicine we generally follow the instructions on the prescription bottle so that we can recover from the illness in our body. We must do the same with the word of God or the medicine cannot work properly and the benefits for our spiritual life will suffer.

In Proverbs 4 it says that the words are life and health to you. His word is to heal us in body and soul and if you apply it today and every day then you can prevent illness from affecting your body and your spirit. This will keep God’s healing power working in abundance in your daily life and it will be difficult for you to get sick. Unlike the medicine of your doctor there is no limit to the amount of God’s medicine and you will never overdose; you will only grow closer and stronger in Him.

One of the secrets is to put God’s word first in your life; find the time to get in the word daily. I know you have heard this all before but I challenge you to read the four gospels and Acts three times in 30 days. Don’t get me wrong it will not be easy to find the time when we are trying to work, take care of our home and family, and some of us are trying to go to school too. It also says in Proverbs 4 that wisdom is the principle thing and with understanding so embrace the word of God for it is our strength in Him. I wasn’t sure if I could do it but I made it a priority in my daily schedule. You will be amazed as I was because not only does it affect your spiritual life but I found that I was able to accomplish more of my household work too. Invest your time in the word first and soon you will see that investment pay off in every area of your life.

In Hebrews 4 it talks about the promise of rest when we enter into His word and believe, for His word is sharper than any two-edged sword and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Without God’s word daily we cannot be at peace and without peace we cannot receive the joy in our lives or stand in faith to overcome the fiery darts of the devil. Come boldly before the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy in our time of need; without the word we cannot make it.

So get an addiction to the word of God and all you have to do is make a decision to give yourself to it. To focus your time and attention on it; the more you do the more your desire will grow to do and give more of your time; eventually it will consume you completely and this is how we are able to grow and stand without fear. I have never known anyone walking in faith and power that hadn’t developed the same type of addiction to the word and giving themselves totally to the word for an extended time; not just a little time here and there but making the word of God a priority in their daily life. So make it point to find some serious time for the word and become a “word addict” today and soon you find that you cannot live without it.

Written by: Karen ReNee, June 2012