Be Strong

"Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ says the Lord; ‘and be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the Lord, ‘AND WORK. For I am with you,’ says the Lord of hosts."
Haggai 2:4

"Be strong."  The Bible uses this phrase often, especially in the Old Testament, and the directive that follows, is often key for our personal journeys.  In the above verse, the prophet Haggai is urging the people to be strong, but also "to work."  Friend, can I lovingly, and gently remind you that with weight loss, comes work.  I know it's not the most popular message going, but I'm not here to be popular.  I'm here to ensure that you lose this weight once and for all.  And although it is a job to lose weight, be encouraged.  When God is truly at the forefront of your journey, it truly is easy.  I have often heard people say that when they allowed God to truly lead in their weight loss, "the weight literally fell off."  The idea of being strong, is not for you to be strong in the flesh.  But for you to be strong in the Lord!  Do not despise, or resist the work.
Other times in scripture when we are told to "Be strong," it is followed up by, "I am with you." Or, "I go before you."
What a powerful reminder for this journey.  God is with you and going before you.
 He is fighting for you.  
Today is a new day.
 A day for you to BE STRONG AND WORK
 
Let's Pray.
Dear God,
Today I seek your strength in this journey.  Realizing that, although it is work to lose weight, it doesn't have to be hard.  I am the one that makes it hard.  Help me today to be strong in You.  And help me to remember that You are with me in everything I do.  I promise God as I meet my goals, You will receive all the glory, honor, and praise!
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray,
Amen

E4M DAILY STRATEGY
Be Strong and Work
The following verses remind us of where our strength and help come from.  Be encouraged as you meditate and memorise them.  When you need strength in weight loss, the Word of God is your most powerful weapon!

1. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
(God is with you in the grocery, in the drive-thru, and at the family gathering.  Be strong and call on Him.)

2.  "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
(Who goes with you?  God does!  You don't have to be afraid of your flesh anymore!)

3. "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
Ephesians 6:10
(His power is mighty to deliver you from every temptation!)

4.  "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
(Like we always say, and that includes losing weight and feeling great!)

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