Arise, Be Strong In The Lord

 As soldiers of Christ, we are to Arise, Be Strong In The Lord, and not to rely on ourselves.  As members of the family of God, we are to stand firm in the power of HIS might, and not take courage in our own strength.
  Christian life has enormous blessings that are ours in Christ Jesus, but every true believer soon realizes that we are living in a world in which we are engaged in war. We are not in a conflict fought with fleshly weapons, sophisticated technology, cleverly devised battle strategies, or procedures of war, but a conflict that is fought in the spiritual realm. This battle requires his power from above, strength that is outside our human capacities, and power that only comes from the Lord.
 In our own strength, we are no match for the evil plots and cruel strategies of the enemy, that old serpent which is called the devil and Satan, but we can be strong in the Lord and in the power of HIS might.
 It is only when we are conscious of our weakness, inabilities, and ineffectiveness, that we look to the Lord for the strength we need. God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, and the weak things of the world to confound the mighty. Only when we recognize our weakness and die to self, will we be strong in the Lord and in the power of HIS might.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that You have given us all we need to be victorious in the spiritual battle in which all Your children are engaged. Help us to rely on You and not on our own abilities. Help us to find all we need in You and in the power of Your might. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.