Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by ceremonial foods, which are of now value to those who eat them. Hebrews 13:9
The Christian life seems to be plagued with one thing over any other: weakness. We do the wrong thing. We say the wrong thing. We think the wrong thing.
Why?
Because we are weak. We do not live out the strength that dwells within us. We do not call upon the Spirit when we are in a bind.
So how can we overcome this weakness? Are there spiritual exercises that will make us strong? The truth is: there are many things that seem to help - prayer, meditation, fasting, time in the Word. But at our core, we are human. We will always be trapped in weakness.
Our only hope is grace. God's grace gives us the strength to carry the heaviest of burdens.
Lord, thank You for making the way for me. Nothing I do can make me stronger. You have already done it for me. Help me to be strengthened by Your grace.