Where Does My Strength Come From?
The only thing that can heal a tired soul or the fatigued flesh is the ceaseless love from God. Love may be the most abused word in the world, but it is from this inundating emotion that we draw the most strength from. How do you think soldiers can continue to fight day after day after day during times of war and struggle, after the motivation has subsided, the rations thinning, their bodies weaken, or being vastly outnumbered? It is the photo of their family tucked under their beds, hidden under their uniforms, worn on chains over their neck. Where do parents draw their energy from to administer to their mischievous, frolicsome children, guiding and caring, even though their body only ages with time? It is simply because you are their beloved child. It is the most ‘abused’ word, not because we use it too often on everything, but it is simply because it is everywhere: The love of God that created everything. The friends that greet you when you reach school, the games you love playing, that delicious cake that puts a smile on your face.
Often, we hold firm with faith that God is there for me, always with me, never forsaking, but fail to remember the reason why he is there: That he loves you. Therefore, look forward fervently to the next time God shows his love, living with anticipation of his abundant grace.
By the way, never forget: Thank God he loves me. He did not have to. He chose to. That brings me great joy, pride and strength.
