Strength (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “strength.” The Apostle Paul wrote this to the church of Thessalonica; he was very concerned for the stuff that they had to deal with women daily basis. We have to understand that these letters were written because the apostle was not able to be with them all the time. We have the luxury today of having a church that has the same strong leadership presence in the world that is not completely hostile to our cause. This was not the case for this particular church in Thessalonica. Paul knew they were on the brink of losing all they had been taught because of the negative influences of the world surrounding them.

“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, ¹⁷ comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.”

~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

My question is: how is God strengthening your heart daily to become a more effective follower. I know that at this point in the season you are very tired, and at some points you feel as if your strength is left you completely. Everything hurts, sleeping is all that you want to do, and you are wondering why the heck you got into this crazy madness. My prayer is that you hang in there. Your coaches know how much time you're putting in, and more importantly God knows your commitment to this program, this incredible school, and to him. Allow God to comfort your heart and strengthen both your soul and your body. We believe in you.

Praying for you,

Mo