I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
(Philippians 4:13 ESV)
Philippians 4:13 is my life verse; I hold on to it on a daily bases. I know that all of us have times where nothing seems to go right. Life gives you lemons…But I know that God is with me every step of the way.
I often wonder how I was able to go through life without God by my side. Yes, there were years in my life where I thought I didn’t need God. But the truth is that I was not okay without Him.
I was hoping that life would slow down a little once our son finished school; had his one life. I guess, life really never slows down and there are always small and big battles to be fought. Thank God, He is fighting with and for me.
There are some current situations in my life that I am unable to control (my husband’s and sister’s sickness). I am hanging on to my life verse these days. The artwork on the photograph is on my desk at work. It is right in front of me so that I can see it all day long. I am thankful that He gives me His strength.
What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving the link to your Thankful Thursday post below.
Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: Without Him and His strength the battles of every day life are harder than with Him.
Love and peace,
Iris
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I totally understand sweet friend. That is also my life verse.
Thankful, also, that God is with us and for us! That the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive and working today!
I love that verse. The artwork is a powerful reminder and your words are an encouragement. So many reminders recently of God’s strength.
Thanks for hosting the link-up and for the beautiful post! Phil. 4:13 is one of my life verses too, along with Matt. 19:26. Before our new church auditorium was built, our pastor invited us to write our favorite verses on the cement floor before it was covered with carpet, so that when we sang “Standing on the Promises,” we would be! I wrote both of these.
God bless,
Laurie
http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/
Thanks for hosting the Thankful Thursday linky!
I, too, am thankful for the strength of the Lord. How wonderful to know that we can cast our cares upon Him because He cares for us. Iris, I am praying for you husband and sister!
I love your list! I found your blog through “Teaching What Is Good”‘s blog. I love finding Thankful Thursday link ups. There is so much to be thankful for – at all times. Thank you.
It is only by his grace and strength I am able to do anything!!
Thank you Lord for the strength you give each day.
Put on the whole armor of God! I’m with you… God fights our battles but we need to prepare ourselves. I like to put on “warrior” music, sing, clap my hands (the demons hate that!), claim my home, my ground for the Lord… Amen. This is a great song…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAfu4t_4ON0&feature=share
Praying with you sister!