I am human with failures;
I can't fight my humanity any longer.
I am in need of a power greater;
I need to trust that this power will fight for me.
God is above all powers;
He can fight my battles,
He can overcome my humanity.
I only need to trust that he has already fought;
I only need to trust that he has already won the victory.
Today I realized that no matter where I am; whether on a mountain top or in a low valley, God is my source of power. If I think that because I am on a mountain top it is because of my own strength then I underestimate the influence that God has in my life. If I think that because I am able to resist temptation because of my own strength then I underestimate the power of God's grace and power that overcame the world over two thousand years ago.
I have decided to begin each day by declaring three little words, "I need you". Whether I am struggling to resist temptation or going through a terrifying trial; Living victoriously above temptations or walking safe and secure in my relationship with God...may I always realize that it is because of His grace and power that I am kept from falling or that I am able to stand.
Throughout the day, no matter what comes my way, I have decided to say, "I love you". If we love God we will keep his commandments. As long as I love God, everything I do will reflect that. "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing and acceptable unto you, oh Lord!"
At the end of the day I have decided to say, "Thank you, Jesus". It is because of him that I overcome temptation. It is because of him that I am victorious. It is in HIM that I live, I move and I have my being. When I come to the end of each day in which he has blessed me with his grace and power to get through...I will give him praise and thanks.
Psalm 27:5-6
For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock. And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me; And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
Don't underestimate any of these "three little words"...
I need you.
I love you.
Thank you, Jesus.
