We have limited resources. We run out of gas at the end of the day. We need sleep to refuel. But God never grows tired. He doesn’t need sleep. He is a constant source of vitality & energy. He never tires of watching over and caring for us. Our resources will always run low and be depleted. Instead of decrying our lack, putting ourselves down because of our shortfalls, let us look to the one with boundless supply. Instead of trying to dig deeper into ourselves to find the resources we need, let us look to him who supplies all our need from the riches of his glory.
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources
he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.
Eph 3:16 (NLT)
There are so many old hymns that I love. This one, written by Annie Johnson Flint (1866-1932), speaks so beautifully of Gods unlimited resources. Annie was orphaned as a child and crippled as an adult and yet writes so confidently about the provision of God.
He Giveth More Grace
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
Listen to the song at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhFfSFK7TQWhen we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
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