Transformed: Physical Health -Day 4

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

Great people used by God, or just ordinary people with an extraordinary amount of determination. They simply don't know how to give up when the going gets tough. Where do they find this kind of inner strength? Their strength comes from a deeper rooted belief that, "I can do all things through Christ." Their faith propels them past discouragement and fear into the life God wants them to live— A life completely reliant on God's power, not their own.

  

What does it take to discourage you in your commitment to physical health? Is it when things don't go your way? How about not reaching your goals? Maybe it's not having the strength to see things through to completion? We often get discouraged because we are doing life on our own power. Our strength and energy have limitations. Our emotional and mental resolve can only last so long. Will power can only take you so far before it runs out. But God's power is limitless; always available when you need it. There's only one little catch: this power is not automatic. It requires an act of faith called surrender.

 In order to be infused with God's strength you must first acknowledge your limitations. You must admit to God that you need him. Total surrender means complete dependence on him day by day, moment by moment. Just like a newborn baby is completely dependent on her mother for everything, God wants you completely dependent on him for all your needs.



 Once you have surrendered and admitted your need, you must ask God for his strength and trust him to deliver. God will not give you all the energy you're going to need for an entire year all at once, but he will give you energy for tomorrow when you get there.

When you feel you're running on empty and ready to throw in the towel, tap into God's power source. Move past discouragement and step out in faith, trusting God to give you all that you need for that day.

Next Steps. Write down your answers to these questions. 

What did you hear?

What do you think?

What will you do?

Now talk to God...

Work Cited

Warren, R. (2014). Daily devotions: Transformed: How God Changes Us. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: Saddleback Church.