We’re not the answer—but He is. Jesus Christ is the solution to every question, every ache, every struggle we face. Life has a way of holding up a mirror to what we truly believe. And whether we realize it or not, our lives will always follow the direction of our beliefs. That’s why Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV) urges us, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”
Guarding your heart is more than just avoiding drama or staying positive. It’s about praying with boldness and real faith, standing on the promises God has spoken over our lives. It’s also about watching carefully what you let in—and what you allow to stay in your heart. We have to choose to believe that Christ is our unshakable joy, our steady hope, and the ultimate fulfillment of who we were always meant to be. He’s our blueprint—the full expression of everything God created you and me to become.
Romans 8:37 (NLT) says, “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” That means no matter how many setbacks, heartbreaks, or silent battles you’ve faced, you’re not a victim—you’re victorious. Not because of who you are, but because of who He is in you. This is the kind of strength that’s birthed in love—His love.
And this strength we gain through Christ isn’t just for getting by—it’s for becoming. Becoming more like Him. More rooted. More whole. More healed. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NLT) reminds us, “That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” Even when life feels like it’s wearing you down, He’s building you up from the inside out.
When you trust in who God has made you in Christ, and you grab hold of Him with both hands—deciding that nothing matters more than our Heavenly Father—that’s when something shifts. You start living from a place of power, not panic. Peace, not pressure. That’s how our faith in Him is strengthened, and that’s why we can walk in His strength, knowing He’s backing us. This is why we can stand strong and steady in a storm and not break under the weight of waiting—because we know He will never fail us.
That kind of strength? It’s not about grinding harder. It’s about surrendering deeper. And once you start walking in that level of spiritual clarity—living by His Spirit, not just your own strength—you’ll look back and realize: that the trial didn’t break you. It built you. It made you stronger. And through Christ, you’ll stay strong, steady, and unshakable.
Prayer
Dear Father God,
Thank You for being my strength when I feel weak, my peace in the middle of
chaos, and my anchor when life shakes everything around me. I confess that I’ve
tried to do things my way. I’ve leaned on my own understanding and let fear,
pride, and doubt sit in places only You belong.
Please forgive me for every sin—known and unknown. Cleanse my heart, Lord. Wash me with the blood of Jesus Christ and make me new. I don’t want anything in me to block what You’re trying to build. I want to walk in step with You, in freedom and truth.
Help me guard my heart the way Your Word tells me to. Let my thoughts be shaped by truth, not fear. Let my identity be rooted in Christ, not in what I’ve been through. Renew my spirit every day, Lord. Remind me that I am not defeated—I am victorious through Jesus.
Make me strong in the places where I’ve felt broken. Let my life reflect Your power, not just my survival. Teach me how to trust You deeper, follow You closer, and walk in the fullness of who You’ve called me to be. In every trial, let me say with confidence: this is building me. This is making me stronger in You.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, I pray, amen. ■
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“It Will Make You Stronger”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2025. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
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