Today's devotional: whose strength?
Whose strength and wisdom gets you through each day—God's, or your own? The Bible speaks...
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The Lord is my strength - a Christian perspective
The Bible teaches us that true strength does not come from human might or accomplishments, but from God. This psalm praises God for serving as our strength and refuge.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2028:7&version=NIV
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - Vulnerable Times - #8267 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
I’ve been in a lot of airports, but only once was I stopped by a TV reporter to comment on something in the news. I was arriving in Cleveland on a flight from New York the morning after the first World Trade Center bombing. The reporter said, “How are people reacting there?” And all I could say was, “We suddenly feel vulnerable.”
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/vulnerable-times-8267
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - Your Own 24 - #8257 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
When I first heard about the TV series, “24,” I thought the idea was a non-starter. I mean, the entire season is about one day, with each show being one hour of that day. A dumb idea, I thought. Well, it shows how much I know. They’re several seasons in now, and the show continues to draw a strong audience. And for Jack Bauer, the hero, the entire season is about just one day.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/your-own-24-8257
Inflated Obstacles - #5839
The longer you look at the hill, the bigger it gets. But the longer you look at the God you belong to, the bigger He gets. You've been looking at the wrong thing, fixated on the problem, or the challenge, or the people, and missing the awesome size of your God!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/inflated-obstacles-5839
Downsizing For Success - #5775
God puts us in situations where, like Gideon, we're left saying, "If there's a victory here, it's going to have absolutely nothing to do with me." So if you find yourself out-manned, out-gunned, and under-resourced right now - if it seems like God has been cutting you back and putting limitations on you - realize this may very well be the prelude to an amazing victory!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/downsizing-for-success-5775
Ability in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Peter writes that we should do all things in the power of Christ. Our abilities are not our own, rather any ability we have should be channeled through God in some way. If we speak, we should speak with the words of God. If we praise we should praise through Jesus.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%204:11&version=NIV
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - When Toys Are Smarter Than We Are - #8208 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
When you buy your kids or grandkids toys these days, you'd better be sure you have batteries. They're usually not included and the toys usually require them. My daughter pointed out to me recently a helpful little feature some of her kids' toys have. It’s an indicator that their battery is low. She said, "It’s too bad people don't have that." I said, “That’s a thought worth pursuing.” So I will.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/when-toys-are-smarter-than-we-a...
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - Increasing Your Bench Press - #8136
... that may explain the heavy load that you’re having to lift right now. It’s all about increasing your bench press. Here’s God’s strength program for His players. It says, “Blessed are those whose strength is in You. They go from strength to strength ‘til each appears before God” (Psalm 84:5, 7). How does God build you to a spiritual champion?
http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/Increasing-Your-Bench-Press-8136
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - Your Emergency Lights - #5662
If your joy is attached to your circumstances, when the storm knocks them out, you'll be in the dark. But if your joy is internally generated from an unshakable relationship with your awesome, Sovereign Lord, then you have light that will be there when every other light fails.
http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Your-Emergency-L...
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - How to Keep Going When Your Tank is Empty - #5648
If you dwell on how stressed you are, or how tired, or how sick or overwhelmed, you're done. You're dwelling on your empty tank. But if, on those depleted days, you consciously focus on your Lord's inexhaustible strength, your Lord's unlimited power, you will be able to keep driving when you thought you couldn't go another mile.
http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Personal-Power/How-to-Keep-Going-When-Your-T...