What is Strength?
Definition: The quality or state of being strong; ability to do or to bear; capacity for exertion or endurance, whether physical, intellectual, or moral; force; vigor; power; as, strength of body or of the arm; strength of mind, of memory, or of judgment.
I've been told by several people that I'm a strong women, or that I have a lot of strength in me. There was a time when I had a hard time understanding what people saw in me to characterize me as strong. What stood out the most is that, when they told me I was a strong person, it was always behind me giving them advice or support with their problems. Giving good advice or helping and supporting someone through their issues has to do more with wisdom if you ask me. However; if I take on their problem and I'm able to bear it, then that is the correct time to say I'm a strong person.
But there is a reason for this post today. I want people to understand that although there is strength in me, it does wear thin at times and I don't have it all together. I'm thankful that God made me such a strong woman to endure and bear the weight of my family and friends issues and problems. I'd probably be mentally insane if I wasn't able to stand strong in the midst of other people's storms. However I face storms too. My storm/problem may be significantly different from yours but its still a storm for me too. I feel as though a lot of people see the strength in me and forget that I'm human too. Some think I have it all together, nothing gets me down and I can handle and tackle every problem that comes my way. But I'm here to tell you THAT'S NOT TRUE!
I want to tell you to be mindful and empathetic to the strength you see in a friend of family member that you need help from. Pray for that person first before you seek their help and guidance, especially if you know that your about to lay something heavy upon them. Ask God to speak through them in order to guide you, and give you the same strength you see in them. This way your not just taking from this person what you need and moving on but your helping them out too through your prayer.
And last here is some wisdom just for you: Always remember that God wants you to understand 3 things during your storm: The Purpose, His Presence, and His Power. If you can discover and understand those 3 points he'll get you any storm!
I've been told by several people that I'm a strong women, or that I have a lot of strength in me. There was a time when I had a hard time understanding what people saw in me to characterize me as strong. What stood out the most is that, when they told me I was a strong person, it was always behind me giving them advice or support with their problems. Giving good advice or helping and supporting someone through their issues has to do more with wisdom if you ask me. However; if I take on their problem and I'm able to bear it, then that is the correct time to say I'm a strong person.
But there is a reason for this post today. I want people to understand that although there is strength in me, it does wear thin at times and I don't have it all together. I'm thankful that God made me such a strong woman to endure and bear the weight of my family and friends issues and problems. I'd probably be mentally insane if I wasn't able to stand strong in the midst of other people's storms. However I face storms too. My storm/problem may be significantly different from yours but its still a storm for me too. I feel as though a lot of people see the strength in me and forget that I'm human too. Some think I have it all together, nothing gets me down and I can handle and tackle every problem that comes my way. But I'm here to tell you THAT'S NOT TRUE!
I want to tell you to be mindful and empathetic to the strength you see in a friend of family member that you need help from. Pray for that person first before you seek their help and guidance, especially if you know that your about to lay something heavy upon them. Ask God to speak through them in order to guide you, and give you the same strength you see in them. This way your not just taking from this person what you need and moving on but your helping them out too through your prayer.
And last here is some wisdom just for you: Always remember that God wants you to understand 3 things during your storm: The Purpose, His Presence, and His Power. If you can discover and understand those 3 points he'll get you any storm!
I really LOVE and appreciate this entry! Sometimes it's those who seem the strongest who need the most support. I'm here whenever you need me.
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