The morning, I was reminded of some extreme times of strengthening. What I mean is this: when the Lord really had to step in to strengthen me to be able to continue on. Why do I bring this up? As I was reading in 1 Samuel, in chapter 30, verse 6… David was really distressed. His family [and more!] was taken from him. But the last line of the verse says “But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” In a not-so-subtle way, the Lord reminded me of the times I didn’t I had the strength to stand, the strength to get through a heartbreak, or to overcome the hurt and allow myself to be put in a position that could ultimately, once again, result in being hurt. The heart is a fragile thing! But God is so tender, and His love for me and you is overwhelming. In one of David’s darkest times, he found strength in the Lord.
I was reminded that in any season, whatever it looks like, God is still God. He is trustworthy. His plans and will for us is good. He pursues us with an everlasting and unconditional love. He strengthens us with his matchless power. Even in the most extreme and hard situations, His strength is enough! His strength is enough to pick you up off the floor and set you on your feet again. His strength is enough to make you take that first step towards obedience, no matter how hard. His strength is enough to make you be real, and not hide behind a wall of self-defense in an effort to not be hurt again. His strength is enough! That’s just it: He is enough!
My heart cries out today for His strength. Not just for myself… but for you as well! Let’s live and walk and breathe in His amazing strength 
Zarah
