One of Steven Curtis Chapman's greatest ballads goes:
I can do all things
Through Christ, who gives me strength.
But sometimes I wonder what He
Can do through me.
Through Christ, who gives me strength.
But sometimes I wonder what He
Can do through me.
No great success to show,
No glory on my own;
Yet in my weakness He is there
To let me know…
No glory on my own;
Yet in my weakness He is there
To let me know…
His strength is perfect
When our strength is gone;
He’ll carry us
When we can’t
Carry on.
Raised in His power,
The weak become strong.
When our strength is gone;
He’ll carry us
When we can’t
Carry on.
Raised in His power,
The weak become strong.
His strength is perfect,
His strength is perfect.
His strength is perfect.
Notice what Chapman does here. How does the song start?
(With our verse, Phil. 4:13. Specifically, "I can do all things...").
How does it end? ("His strength is perfect").
1 Chronicles 16:11
Seek the LORD and his strength;
seek his presence continually!
Until Next Time
Sometimes His strength is all I've got! A lovely post today, Mary.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. That has always been one of my favorite verses. When I was 17 I read The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. Have you read it, it is based on this verse?
ReplyDeleteI have not read that book, I'll add it to my reading list.
DeleteI have no idea how people live in this world without Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same!
DeleteI agree with everyone above! How can you survive without Jesus?
ReplyDeleteA word of Scripture in the morning is a great way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteYour post blessed me for sure, his strength is all I need! What a blessing, Christ in me can get the victory!
ReplyDeleteYes, only by His strength and mercy. Life would not be worth living if not for Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved this sweet and wonderful verse. Thank you for sharing, dear Mary. And thank you for the lovely visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs!