Faith for Everyday

Strength for Today

Edwine Mbuzaa
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Relying on God's strength. Philippians 4 13. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Philippians chapter four, verse thirteen. Hello and welcome to day two hundred and forty-seven of Faith for Everyday. Today we are grappling hold of one of the most well-known, most quoted, and most powerful promise in the Word of God. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Now, let's pause for a moment, because this verse is often repeated, but not always fully understood. Paul, the man who wrote it, was not sitting on a bench with a coconut in his hand when he said he was in prison. He had been beaten, shipwrecked, and rejected. Yet in the middle of that, he said, I can do all things, not because he was strong, but because Christ was his strength. This verse is not a motivational slogan. It is a declaration of dependence. It says, I can face whatever comes, not because I have it all together, but because Christ is holding me together. It means we quit trying to perform, impress, or survive in our own power, and instead we lean into the one who never grows tired, never fails, never falls short, and never lets us down. Let's be real. Some days it is hard just to get out of bed. Life throws more at us than we know how to handle. Stress, pressure, failure, heartbreak, fear of the unknown. And the truth is you can't handle it all. But the good news is you were never meant to. Christ does not just help the strong, he strengthens the weak. He does not wait for you to pull yourself together. He steps into your mess and gives you grace for the day, peace for the storm, and power to endure. And when you rely on his strength, you will find you can do more than you thought. Stand longer than you expected, and shine brighter than you believe was possible. Whether you are walking through sickness, facing a tough decision, carrying family responsibilities or dealing with inner battles no one else sees, this promise is for you. You can do all things. Not just the easy things, not just the things you feel prepared for, all things through Christ who strengthens you. Today, do not rely on your feelings. Do not lean on your past. Lean on Christ. His strength will never run dry. And when you are at the end of yourself, that is where his power begins. Let these words settle in your heart today. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Thank you very much for spending time with me on day 247 of faith for every day. Whatever comes your way today, face it in faith, not fear. You are not alone. Christ is with you and He is your strength. Thank you very much for listening, and I will see you again tomorrow.