Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Amen to that. We all should be reminded of it when we feel weak or even down right defeated. When you keep your focus on God, He will remind you of this. It is so vital for me to know my scriptures and to meditate on their meaning. It is too often people are biblically scholared but don't act on what they know or memorize. I rather know 1 scripture and its meaning and live it than know the whole chapter and possess none of it because of my ignorance. That is why I repel "showey" believers that quote the scriptures in their fancy prayers and yet their hearts are not pure. I am not impressed by it. I used to be and even the pastor speaks of those individuals whose prayers are long because the person thinks they have to be in order to be effective. I too believe the simplest words of the simplest prayer can be and mean so much more. The scriptures are God's words to us...gifts to us...instructions to us....He wants to help us in all our situations and in all our trials so when we are armed with His word, it really does strengthen us. So no matter how little we know, or how much we know from the bible itself, meditate on it and live by it. We should all try to learn a verse a week. Meditate and research its meaning so we can have a true understanding of it. That way if we understand it, we can apply it in our daily life. We will feel strong and armed just like He promises. I think that is so cool! I am going to do it, won't you?
Philippians 4:13
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