Consider the words of the apostle Paul: “For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence.” (1 Corinthians 1:26−29)

The Lord is my strength. He gives me His peace, His righteousness, His love. If He didn’t give me these by His grace, through merit I would not be able to earn any of them; the very best my flesh can offer by way of exchange is no more than filthy rags.

I depend on the Lord for everything. When I am tired, I ask Him for His endurance. When I am stressed, I ask Him for His peace. When I help others, I ask Him to be there to show them His love. When I feel unwell, I ask Him for His healing. When we have needs, we ask Him to provide.

Each morning, I ask Him to make me aware that He is with me; to help me think of Him throughout the day. The Holy Spirit lives within me. The train of His garment fills the Temple.

I have been bought with His precious blood. I belong to Him. All that I possess is His. All that is good comes from Him and my ability to see that good also comes from Him.

If I am able to do anything, it is the Lord who gives me ability. My life is not my own. This world is not my home. My journey isn’t always easy—there are many storms—but He is with me always.

He leads the way and I determine to follow Him on the narrow path, otherwise I would take the broad path, heading in the wrong direction. I lean on Him and trust in Him no matter the circumstances. He makes me not to fear because I know He is with me.

“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

” (2 Corinthians 12:9)