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bluidkiti · 04-16-2014, 12:03 PM

Strength Training
Author: Tony Beckett and Woodrow Kroll

1 Samuel 30-31, Luke 13:23-35
Key Verse: 1 Samuel 30:6

A key component of any successful athletic program is strength training. The willing team or performer must have not only ability but strength and endurance as well.

Sometimes we can find our strength stretched to the limit, leaving us wondering how we can continue. That must have been David's feeling when, after an extended time fleeing Saul and fighting the enemies of Israel, he came home to a devastating situation. Ziklag, the city where David and his men lived, had been destroyed by fire, the women and children taken captive. He and the men wept until they had no strength left to weep (30:4). The men even talked of stoning David (v. 6).

When physically and emotionally drained, "David found strength in the LORD his God" (v. 6). That was his best, if not only effective, option.

The same is true for us. We find strength in the Lord by turning to His Word. In the Bible we read of His love for us, His promises given us, and His instructions to us. We find strength in the Lord by turning to Him in prayer. Rather than hold onto our troubles, we can lay them before God, seeking the help we need at His throne. We also find strength in the Lord by turning to His people. Remember how Jonathan strengthened David in the Lord? Others can do the same for us as they remind us of and teach us from God's Word, holding our tired arms up in prayer as well.

As strength is needed, look to the Lord. He strengthened David and will do the same for you.

MajestyJo · 04-17-2014, 09:44 AM

Found my strength, courage, and direction by going to AA. There I found that I was no longer alone. To strengthen anything, you have to practice, and repeated trust and belief in our God, gives us what we need to live life on life's term.

When was the last time you exercised your faith, had courage through your faith in your God, and put your life into perspective by being honest. When we find acceptance of what is in today, knowing we don't have to like it, we find that inner know that all is well with our soul, because our God is here.

Through our God, we become One. As the Bible says, "My strength comes from the Lord. We may appear as nothing, but we are something in His Sight.

04-16-2014, 12:03 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,761	Strength Training Strength Training Author: Tony Beckett and Woodrow Kroll 1 Samuel 30-31, Luke 13:23-35 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 30:6 A key component of any successful athletic program is strength training. The willing team or performer must have not only ability but strength and endurance as well. Sometimes we can find our strength stretched to the limit, leaving us wondering how we can continue. That must have been David's feeling when, after an extended time fleeing Saul and fighting the enemies of Israel, he came home to a devastating situation. Ziklag, the city where David and his men lived, had been destroyed by fire, the women and children taken captive. He and the men wept until they had no strength left to weep (30:4). The men even talked of stoning David (v. 6). When physically and emotionally drained, "David found strength in the LORD his God" (v. 6). That was his best, if not only effective, option. The same is true for us. We find strength in the Lord by turning to His Word. In the Bible we read of His love for us, His promises given us, and His instructions to us. We find strength in the Lord by turning to Him in prayer. Rather than hold onto our troubles, we can lay them before God, seeking the help we need at His throne. We also find strength in the Lord by turning to His people. Remember how Jonathan strengthened David in the Lord? Others can do the same for us as they remind us of and teach us from God's Word, holding our tired arms up in prayer as well. As strength is needed, look to the Lord. He strengthened David and will do the same for you. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

04-17-2014, 09:44 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	Found my strength, courage, and direction by going to AA. There I found that I was no longer alone. To strengthen anything, you have to practice, and repeated trust and belief in our God, gives us what we need to live life on life's term. When was the last time you exercised your faith, had courage through your faith in your God, and put your life into perspective by being honest. When we find acceptance of what is in today, knowing we don't have to like it, we find that inner know that all is well with our soul, because our God is here. Through our God, we become One. As the Bible says, "My strength comes from the Lord. We may appear as nothing, but we are something in His Sight. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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