31/10/2024
*CHANGED FROM GLORY TO GLORY*
*FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2024*
*THE STRENGTH THAT YOU NEED*
_*When I pray, you answer me, you encouraged me by giving me the strength that I need (Psalm 138:3. NLT).*_
For you to be victorious and fulfill the purpose of God for your life, you need strength. Real strength comes from God. It is the God of Israel that gives strength and power to His people. God will give you strength and make you a success in every area of your life (Psalm 68:35).
There are seven kinds of strength that I want to urge you to pray for, asking the Lord to clothe you with strength in these areas.
*Spiritual strength:* That you are alive spiritually, truly born again, free from sin, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, strengthened in your inner man by the Holy Spirit, doing exploits for God. This is the most fundamental of all strength. This is what Paul prayed again and again for the Ephesian believers (Ephesians 1:15-21; 3:14-21). Pray for spiritual strength.
*Moral strength:* This is the ability to choose what is right, to refuse what is wrong, to say No to sin and temptations and to live by positive principles, no matter what. This strength usually flows from the spiritual. It enables you to live a holy and godly life in the midst of the perversions of the world. This was how Daniel lived in Babylon (Daniel 1:8). Pray for moral strength.
*Emotional strength:* This is the ability to control your emotion and to master your soul. It helps you to subdue negative emotions like anger, bitterness, pride, unforgiveness, grudges, stress, and other destructive tendencies. It helps you to stay calm and composed under any circumstance. This strength also flows from the spiritual. Pray for emotional strength.
*Mental strength:* Here, we talk of a profound depth of knowledge, understanding, wisdom, tact, prudence, and discretion. This is the strength of builders, the scientists, the sage, and those who create wealth. This strength also flows from the spiritual. True wisdom is the gift of God. Pray for mental strength.
*Physical strength:* This means you are strong and healthy in your body, healed of every sickness and disease, vibrant and full of life, energy, and zest. Good health is the gift of God. Pray for physical strength.
*Financial strength:* This is the ability to create wealth and to make money come. Ability to multiply silver and gold. Prosperity and abundance come from God. Pray for financial strength.
*Social strength:* You are surrounded with good people. You are properly connected and you enjoy favour with men and women. You enjoy good relationships at home and in the society. Favour is the gift of God. Pray for social strength.
All these dimensions of strength are from God. If you ask Him, He will clothe you with strength. That was what David did and God gave him the strength he needed to fulfill his destiny. This is your day to receive strength from God, so that you too can fulfill your destiny.
_*Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened (Matthew 7:7-8).*_
*PRAYER POINTS*
■ Give thanks to God, He gives strength to His people.
■ Ask the Lord to clothe you with strength in every area of your life.
■ Pray for the leader of your nation.
*Nations' Watch: Pray for Antigua & Barbuda*
*SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY EPH. 3:14-21*
*FOR FURTHER STUDIES PSALM 144*
*CONFESSION FOR TODAY*
_*The Lord is the strength of my life. Therefore, I have the strength that I need to fulfill my destiny.*_