- Strengthen
Psalm 31:24
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
Many times God promises to strengthen the heart. Here he promises strengthening for those who hope in the Lord; that one can be of good courage because the Lord promises to strengthen him. Courage does not just come from “screwing it to the sticking post,” but it comes from trust in the Lord. When we look to Him and not to anyone or anything else we are strengthened in heart so that we can be of good courage. The key here is looking to, trusting in and hoping in the Lord.
Inner Strength does not come from inside, from ourselves, or from positive thinking, nor can it be borrowed from another strong person; it comes directly from the Lord to your heart. Ask the Lord for strength and He will give it; trust the Lord for strength to cope with the situation you are dealing with and He will grant it; hope in the Lord to be present and act on your behalf and fight for you; He will make you strong and strengthen you during the process. You will be surprised what you can endure and even overcome with the Lord by your side and on the inside. When the Lord strengthens your heart you will discover that you are a whole lot stronger than you ever thought possible. Let God be your adrenalin.