Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Written from prison, right after Paul says he has learned to live with plenty and with little.
Read the chapter →What does the Bible say about strength?
The strength the Bible speaks of is not that of someone who never gets tired, but the strength God gives to the weary. The paradox appears again and again: it is in weakness that God’s power is shown in full.
Where it is written in the Bible
Isaiah 40:29
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
God does not give strength to the strong; he gives it to the weary.
Read the chapter →2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
The answer to an unanswered prayer: grace is enough, and power is made perfect in weakness.
Read the chapter →Psalms 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Strength and shield: whoever trusts is helped — and sings.
Read the chapter →Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Spoken to a people weeping as they heard the Law: the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Read the chapter →Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Strength comes from the Lord — and it opens the passage on the armor of God.
Read the chapter →Other topics
- Antioch
- Psalm 91
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Forgiveness
- Love
- Faith
- Prayer
- Hope
- Gratitude
- Peace
- Grief
- Wisdom
- Daniel Fast
- Dreams
- Life after death
- Tattoos
- Tithing
- Divorce
- Drinking alcohol
- Gambling
- Hell
- Adultery and cheating
- Living together before marriage
- Depression
- Suicide
- Cremation
- Mediums and psychics
- Reincarnation
- Infant baptism
- Speaking in tongues
- Unequally yoked
- Debt and lending
- Dinosaurs
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