Which strengthens me

Jesus gives us the strength to see beyond our present circumstances and to trust in Him to provide everything we truly need.

We can face any situation and be content no matter what happens because of one important fact:. He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus died in our place and came back to life as a true Conqueror, and all He accomplished gets credited to our account. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. He won the victory, and we get to share the prize. Listen and be encouraged by this beautiful video reading from Philippians 4. This article first appeared on BibleStudyTools.

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It is our hope that these will help you better understand the meaning and purpose of God's Word in relation to your life today. Plus Toggle navigation. Password Assistance. Believers young and old often have this scripture hung over their doors in their homes, a cubicle in the office or even tattooed on their skin.

It seems as if the connection these Christians have with this particular Philippians scripture is one that they hold dear and near. Tribune Religion asked a number of Bahamians how important the scripture is and what it means to them. For Xena, a Pentecostal follower, this scripture is important because it goes hand in hand with her faith in God. Speaking about the story of David when he was faced with Goliath, she said that is a pure example of what the scripture signifies.

Here it is, people were watching this young shepherd boy, going against a giant with just a sling shot. Barbara, a Catholic believer said she was a very little girl when this scripture was taught to her, but it never left her. A lot of people in the world stay doubting themselves and believing that they are not capable of certain things, but the sky is definitely the limit.

American Standard Version I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. Contemporary English Version Christ gives me the strength to face anything. Douay-Rheims Bible I can do all these things in him who strengtheneth me. English Revised Version I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. Good News Translation I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.

International Standard Version I can do all things through him who strengthens me. New Heart English Bible I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Weymouth New Testament I have strength for anything through Him who gives me power.

World English Bible I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.