I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

First of all; I’ll be honest, I don’t want to have to do the hard things included in the “all things” category. I’ve already
had a couple “hardest things ever” and I can say without my faith, my family and Christ’s reassuring love, I would not
have been able to say, “Thank You, Lord, for Your provision and strength to forge through this”. Other times, our
minds wander and our attitudes crumble, we waiver and ignore, and if our mother’s were around a “good spanking to
reset our attitudes” may be in order.

I think God calls us to open our eyes, our hearts and search for those moments when an encouraging word, the question “how are you really?” and/or your time to listen to the answer is the strengthening that that moment needs. Or
the physical strength to provide assistance/labor to complete a chore or our ability to do for someone before they ask
because we know asking is hard for them.

Watching, listening, praying, acting – fall into the “I can do” category; doors opening, eyes that see the unspoken
need, words to reassure/identify issues – “through Christ” category; prayers, committed service, physical assistance –
“strengthens me” category.

I can do all things – Lord Jesus, make me want to do all things. Strengthen my prayers, my thoughts, my intentions,
my will and my efforts to be You to others.

Because
I can do all things through
CHRIST
Who strengthens me. AMEN
Phillipians 4:13