I can do everything in Christ Jesus who strengthens me!

Welcome, dear readers, to our column “Daily word for spiritual strength”! I thank God for each of you and I pray, so that you remain thirsty for His word, thirsty for fellowship with Him because He is the source of life. Bible says: 

 «For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong; and God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are: that no flesh should boast before God. But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”». (1st Corinthians 1:26-31).

 If you believe in God and follow Him, He will transform and exalt your life. God knows we are unable to get changed by themselves. Therefore, He invites us to follow Him, so that He can fill us with His wisdom and power needed for the transformation.Have you changed since you have become a believer or you are still complaining about your weakness, inability and displeasing circumstances? Living with God and following Him with all your heart a weak will say he is strong, a poor will call himself rich while unhealthy and disabled person can say he is well.If you accept all means needed for transformation God offers to you, you will look at your life after a while and say: “I am aware that I am still not there where I am supposed to be, but praise the Lord, I have already moved away from the place I where I was before.”You will be surprised looking in a mirror how life with God has renewed you. You will look much better and nicer even in your appearance. When we allow God to transform us while being obedient to Him, He makes us young. Most often people become old before time due to the wrong way of their life and of negative emotions like resentment, sorrow, depression, constant complains, negative way of thinking, bitterness, worries, fear, etc. However, living in Jesus we get renewed, but renewed spirit, in turn, has impact on our soul and body. Things that take place inside of you influence your physical condition.That´s why Bible says that we prosper and succeed as much as our soul prospers. 

«Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.». (3rd John 1:2).

 When there is no peace inside you, it will definitely influence your health and overall physical condition. When a person is burdened and oppressed by a problem it takes his internal peace away. That, in turn, has impact oh his heart, blood pressure, sleep, appearance, etc.But if that person submits himself to prayer and faith – God´s offered tools for your transformation, his heart fills with peace and joy instead of unrest, depression and insomnia. Even such person´s appearance gets transformed. 

«In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus».(Philippians 4:6,7).

«casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you».(1st Peter 5:7).

 When we cast all our worries on the Lord, a sincere joy appears fills our hearts and the soul begins to sing a new song. When somebody fully relies on God, he stops chanting the old songs like: “Oh, I am weak! Oh no, I can´t accomplish it! Oh, I am definitely gonna fail! Oh, I am so poor!”When a person casts his worries on the Lord who cares for us, his mouth will sing a new song: “Let the weak say I am strong! I can do everything in Christ Jesus who strengthens me! My God meets all my needs! God is my shepherd, I lack nothing! I destroy my enemies with God! I am healed by the wounds of Jesus.”God is our Heavenly Father, so He desires to see His children happy and successful in this life. This is exactly why God is making all necessary changes in us. Cast all your worries on Him, because He cares for you! God bless you abundantly!Rufus Adjiboje, pastor