Today's Battles, Tomorrow's Strength
BY: Steven Furtick
This is an inspirational post, that I thought I would share, because I feel that finally I am beginning to pull from my daily reserve and not stress so much when things don't get done or are not exactly going my way.
One of my favorite Southern Baptist preachers, Johnny Hunt, once said that the only time he ever gets headaches is when he finds himself trying to fight today's battles with tomorrow's strength. I think Pastor Johnny was quoting another pastor when he said it. Come to think of it, the idea originated with Jesus:
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
God supplies all the strength that we need to do all He's called us to do. But He rations this strength much in the same way He rationed manna to the children of Israel. He provides sufficient strength each day for the challenges of that day...and that day only. This strength doesn't carry over from one day to the next. You either use it, or lose it. And He will not give you enough strength today for the confrontations, obligations, and challenges of next week, next month, or next year. That strength will be deposited in your account precisely when you need it, and not a moment before.
If you're stressed and overwhelmed today, check your strength supply. I'll bet you have enough to get you through this day.
And that's all you need for now.
More at: http://www.girl-friends.ning.com
This is an inspirational post, that I thought I would share, because I feel that finally I am beginning to pull from my daily reserve and not stress so much when things don't get done or are not exactly going my way.
One of my favorite Southern Baptist preachers, Johnny Hunt, once said that the only time he ever gets headaches is when he finds himself trying to fight today's battles with tomorrow's strength. I think Pastor Johnny was quoting another pastor when he said it. Come to think of it, the idea originated with Jesus:
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34
God supplies all the strength that we need to do all He's called us to do. But He rations this strength much in the same way He rationed manna to the children of Israel. He provides sufficient strength each day for the challenges of that day...and that day only. This strength doesn't carry over from one day to the next. You either use it, or lose it. And He will not give you enough strength today for the confrontations, obligations, and challenges of next week, next month, or next year. That strength will be deposited in your account precisely when you need it, and not a moment before.
If you're stressed and overwhelmed today, check your strength supply. I'll bet you have enough to get you through this day.
And that's all you need for now.
More at: http://www.girl-friends.ning.com
Thanks for encouragement. Take good care, wish you the best!