When we’re strong for too long
And when it’s in our strength as well,
There inevitably comes a time
Where in heartache we will dwell.
Because we simply weren’t created
To withstand pressure on our own,
Or to carry all the burdens
And to do so all alone.
Our pride will lie to us
To whisper that we’ll be alright,
But God didn’t make us in solitude –
To fight the good fight.
When we realise we are weak
But with the Lord we have much strength,
He’ll set us free from our deception
When from all strongholds we repent.
And it requires humility
To ask for a helping hand,
Instead of tackling all our issues
With people-pleasing on demand.
We do crumble eventually
When we’re mighty for too long,
Because spiritually we need our armour
And God’s mercy to stay strong.
Unless the heart has been transformed
Through God’s Spirit and His grace,
We’ll be running half a marathon
Instead of the entire race.
When we’re strong for too long
It’s because we never really are,
And that it’s only by God’s mercy
That we’ve made it – and this far!
“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength;” Isaiah 40:31
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;” Psalm 28:7
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you…I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgements and do them.” Ezekiel 36:26-27
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
“My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11
