Theme
Strength & Perseverance
For the days you feel like giving up
Verse 1
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Philippians 4:13 · KJV
Paul's declaration that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him.
Verse 2
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31 · KJV
Promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength and soar.
Verse 3
“But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.”
II Thessalonians 3:13 · KJV
Paul urges the church as a community not to tire of doing what is right, even when others around them are idle.
Verse 4
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9 · KJV
A personal call not to grow weary in doing good, promising a harvest for those who do not give up.
Verse 5
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3 · KJV
Traces the path from suffering through perseverance to character to hope.
Verse 6
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”
II Timothy 4:7 · KJV
Paul's testimony of fighting the good fight and finishing the race.
Verse 7
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”
Hebrews 12:1 · KJV
Calls us to throw off what hinders and run with perseverance the race set before us.
Verse 8
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
Isaiah 41:13 · KJV
God personally takes our right hand and tells us not to fear — He will help.
Verse 9
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
Ephesians 6:10 · KJV
Commands us to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Verse 10
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10 · KJV
Reminds us that the joy of the Lord is our strength, even in hard seasons.