God of My Strength
Backgrounder on 1 Samuel 27-31:
After months of running for his life,
David concludes that leaving Israel
entirely is the only way to escape
Saul’s relentless pursuit. By
convincing the Philistines he is
a true defector, David is given
the city of Ziglapg as his base
of operations. But instead of
aiding the enemy, David and
his army methodically destroy
Philistines strongholds.
Lord, You’re God of My Strength:
Now David was greatly distressed
for the people spoke of stoning
him because the soul of all the
people was grieved, every man
for his sons and daughters.
But David strengthen himself
in the Lord his God (1Sam 30:6).
God is my strong fortress; and
He makes me as surefooted as a
deer, leading me safely along the
mountain heights(2Sam 22:33-34)
Lord, we learnt from David that
we can strengthen ourselves in U.
For U too are my strong fortress
& You’re the God of my strength.
In You are power and might. And
In You I find all that I need when
I go out of gas or when I’m weary.
Lord, Forgive me for doubting Yr
strength and failing to access it
in my own life on a regular basis.
As your child, I have access to
yr strength, and yet I often try
to walk in my own limited power.
Lord, I need U for my strength is
limited but Yr strength is endless.
Gird me with Your great strength
for I am weak but thou art strong.
Strengthen my heart and resolve
when life seems so challenging.
Strengthen my mind to think
big because I serve a big God.
Strengthen my hands to do all
that you have called me to do.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.