“When your own runs out, his begins.”
There is a strength that comes from within — and there is a strength that comes from above. When yours runs out, his does not. God does not expect you to be strong in yourself. He asks you to be strong in him — and that is a very different thing. His power is made perfect precisely in your weakness.
Scripture — 11 verses
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
— Isaiah 40:29
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”
— Psalm 28:7
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
— Ephesians 6:10
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
— Isaiah 40:31
“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”
— Exodus 15:2
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.”
— Psalm 18:32
“I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.”
— Psalm 18:1-2
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10
Reflection
There is a strength that comes from within — and there is a strength that comes from above. When yours runs out, his does not. God does not expect you to be strong in yourself. He asks you to be strong in him — and that is a very different thing. His power is made perfect precisely in your weakness.