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Talk about Weight Lifting!

But me? I will sing of your strength! In the morning I will shout out loud about your faithful love because you have been my stronghold, my shelter when I was distraught. I will sing praises to you, my strength, because God is my stronghold, my loving God.

—Psalm 59:16-17

Strength training has increased in popularity over the years. We’ve discovered the benefits of stretching and working out and getting better tone in our muscles. With the right training, a person can lift weights that are hundreds of pounds.

Of course, lifting weights means we’re taking our weak bodies and practicing and flexing and becoming stronger on our own. Lifting God up and raising our spiritual muscles actually means we become weaker, that is, our ego becomes weaker. It’s good news that God’s work in us is perfected in our weakness.

He becomes stronger if we give him room to work in our hearts and minds and take over that stronghold known as the ego.

Surrender all that you are and all that you hope for so that he can lift you up in his way and give you the strength you need to carry on. Remember the words from Philippians 4:13, which says, “I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength.”

Practice singing about God’s strength and faithful love.

Be strong in the Lord today!

IN THE QUIET OF THE DAY

Lord, thank you for giving me your continued strength and love. Thank you for taking so many weights off my shoulders. Amen.