The power of a moment

Our pastor invited people to come forward and pray. "Maybe you need more of God in your life, His peace, His presence. Come and kneel at the foot of the cross and lay your burdens down there."

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In front of me a beautiful moment began to unfold. A father walked up to the front and then knelt in prayer. His family showed their surprise with tear filled eyes. Then in a moment, I was moved to tears as his two teenage sons went forward and knelt beside their father. 

I have no idea what was happening in their life to cause them to go before the Lord, but I do know that in that moment, this family was in the most powerful position there is. 

It is on our knees where we can begin to understand how powerful God is and how much we need Him in our lives. 

He offers us Rest
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1

We can share anything with Him
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6

God has power to share with us
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29

Burpees

Burpees

The mere expression brings pain to my mind. They are an exercise that I need to do but do not want to do! Ever feel like that?  

This burpee video shows the ultimate way to do them, I am no where near where this man is! This beginner video is more my style. Regardless the status of my burpee level, I want to be better and stronger than I am now. Unfortunately, this means that I have to do them and do them often!

What I learned

Making changes in our lives spiritually requires work. It takes time to become who God wants us to be. Those daily choices to develop the spiritual habits of prayer, praise, confession and bible study will result in developing spiritual muscles. Soon you will be stronger and more disciplined. 

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power Ephesians 6:10

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, Ephesians 3:16

O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.Isaiah 33:2

So what are you waiting for? Go get some God strength!