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But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

- 1 Corinthians 15:10 (NKJV)

 

I believe we have all faced some crazy things in our lives.

Reflecting on my own story, I think about the experiences and the physical, emotional, and spiritual damage I endured.

I have said that I made it through because I was strong, even when I didn’t feel strong at the time.

Then I hear someone else’s story—everyone has a story—and I think, “Wow, that would have broken me, but look at this person, still standing strong.”

We share our stories with friends and sometimes even strangers.

We do this so people know where we are coming from and how we can relate to one another.

We all feel that we have come through the fires because we are strong, but in reality, we have come through the fires because of God’s grace.
Anne Wilson released a song titled Strong in 2024, check out the lyrics: 
Strong, try to make 'em all think I'm strong

Yeah, the face I keep putting on says I ain't tired

But these tear stained eyes ain't lying

'Cause hard, nobody told me life could be so hard

A weary soul with a worn out heart that's barely beating

But every time I get that feeling

I hit my knees with my hands held high

Saying, dear Lord Jesus, you know I can't do this on my own

I can't do this on my own

Lord knows I've tried, but I'm good at falling down

Thank God You're good at picking me up off the ground

The world's gonna try to break me

But I know the one who makes me strong

Strong, like my daddy always told me so

There's a place you can always go when you've got nothing

And then he handed me the one thing

That's strong, doesn't matter how old it gets

There's power in the words in red in this old bible

And when I'm desperate for revival

I hit my knees with my hands held high

Saying, dear Lord Jesus, you know I can't do this on my own

I can't do this on my own

Lord knows I've tried, but I'm good at falling down

Thank God You're good at picking me up off the ground

The world's gonna try to break me

But I know the one who makes me strong, oh, strong

I'm strong when I've got nothing

I'm strong even when I'm weak

'Cause the strong arms of my Savior

Are holding on to me

I hit my knees with my hands held high

Saying, dear Lord Jesus, you know I can't do this on my own

I can't do this on my own

Lord knows I've tried, but I'm good at falling down

Thank God You're good at picking me up off the ground

The world's gonna try to break me

But I know the one who makes me strong

Oh, You make me strong

Oh, this world ain't gonna break me

'Cause I know the one who makes me strong

He is the one who holds us, uplifts us, and carries us.

We don’t travel through our lives alone; God is with us always.

His grace carries us through every low point and celebrates the high points with us.

The grace of God in us is what makes us strong.   

 

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