As we continue our series allowing God to prepare us for the new year, today we're going to look at the promise of God that we can do all things in his strengths.

My hope is that we're filled with courage and hope today what God can and will do in us as we make space to live and work

in him in this new year. Welcome to the First 15 podcast. I can do all things through Him

who strengthens me. Do you know that your God longs to strengthen you? This verse illustrates a powerful spiritual principle

that our Heavenly Father longs for you to know today. You were never meant to go through

this life alone, living in your own strengths. The God who formed mountains, filled the seas, breathed

life into dust, and sustains every living creature longs to strengthen

you for whatever lies ahead.

Ephesians 3.20 and 21 says, now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we

ask or think.

According to the power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations, forever and ever, amen. God can do far more abundantly than you

could ever dream in your life. According to the power at work within you, the Holy Spirit,

the power of God for all the earth dwells within you. Just as he

empowered the apostles for the advance of the gospel through trial and tribulation, he will empower

you. Just as he spoke to the apostles telling them where they should go and what they should do,

he longs to lead you. You can do all that God has called you to, whether it

be victory over sin, engaging in difficult confession, working biblically rather than according

to the world, seeking unity and fellowship with those that bother you, or simply seeking God

with all your heart. The Holy Spirit will strengthen you today if you are willing

to receive. To be strengthened by God begins by declaring our inability. God says, my grace is sufficient

for you, for my power is made perfect and weakness. When we try and live in our own strength,

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