Maker Empowered

New year, new me.

That’s what they say, right? This is a phrase that almost always refers to a persons outward appearance. Sure, there is the occasional new year’s resolution that involves the changing of behavior, actions, or habits (often still for the sake of losing weight), but most often, people focus on their physical health around this time. That is why there are so many fitness and diet ads, and so many gym membership discounts this time of year. 

Physical health is a wonderful goal. We should all seek to be healthier for the sake of ourselves and our families.

But what I am talking about today, is a spiritual health; an awareness really, that what you have in you is greater than anything of this world. But you have to believe​ that.

There is a time for difficult conversations and convictions, but today, I want to uplift and encourage you in such a way, that you believe everything you set out to do is attainable through Christ! 

I have spent way too much time and energy putting myself down, believing I’m either incapable, or undeserving. I often need to be remdinded of Who lives in me! 

When people are in need of strength, they will often quote from Philippians 4:13; I can do all this through him who gives me strength. It is a wonderful verse, and no less true than 1 John 4:4. However, it is used so frequently, that perhaps some of us have forgotten just who it is that gives us that strength. Or, maybe it’s just lost meaning as one of those way over quoted Bible verses.

Whatever the case may be, I want you to remember today that you are empowered by your maker. If you are making any changes this year, let this be the year that you know your value, know that which is in you, and seek His glory in all that you do.

As Christians in this world, we are told to be humble, and not to be vain. We are told to think of others above ourselves. We are taught, in this world, to be modest, almost to the point of self-deprecation. What we have forgotten, is that we may boast freely on the Lord! Boast upon Him who lives in you, for you are fearfully and wonderfully made and His works are wonderful.   (Psalm 139:14) YOU are Maker Empowered, my friend!