Have you ever felt weak? I have. This year marked the fifth anniversary of my husband’s passing. I honestly expected to be stronger by now.
As I rode the emotional roller coaster, tears poured down like a torrential downpour during an unexpected thunderstorm. In those moments, I realized my strength would have to come from above.
Have you ever wondered why you weren’t strong enough to fight a battle on your own? I’ve been there, too!
Then, in the quiet of my heart, I was reminded of this truth: Your fears and failures were nailed to the cross. I am God, and I cannot be stopped!
Numbers 23:19–20 reminds us God is faithful to His Word and His blessing cannot be reversed by human opposition.
The truth is, no person, no obstacle, and no sorrow can thwart God’s ultimate purposes for your life. The enemy may try to discourage you or distract you from God’s promises, but he cannot overpower the One who holds you in His hands.
That’s the powerful message echoed in the song by Phil Wickham and Chris Quilala, "Mover of mountains, breaker of chains, oh, You cannot be stopped.”
So go ahead. Be courageous. Keep trusting. Open your heart to the blessings God has for you today.
Sometimes, faith means praising Him even when we find ourselves in the lions’ den. It means lifting our voices when life hurts, trusting Him when we cannot see the way forward, and believing He is still at work when our circumstances tell us otherwise.
During this season of thanksgiving, I can finally say the emotional thunderstorm has begun to quiet, and God’s overwhelming peace has returned.
Why?
Because I’m learning, again, peace doesn’t come from being strong enough to handle everything on my own. It comes from surrendering my burdens to the One who is strong enough to carry them.
Not by my might, but by His. Not through my strength, but through my surrender.
Even in the storm, I can raise my hands in praise, knowing my circumstances may change, my strength may falter, and my tears may fall—but God’s faithfulness never fails.
You can’t stop the blessings God has ordained for you. And nothing can stop His love from reaching you.
A Moment to Reflect
What storm are you facing today that you’ve been trying to weather in your own strength?
What might change if you surrendered your burdens to God and praised Him before the storm passed?
