I woke up this morning with such a strong urge to write about weakness. I really wanted to share a word of encouragement for anyone who might be feeling weak—mainly because I was wrestling with it myself all weekend. I’ll never be ashamed to admit how weak I feel at times. To me, it only just serves as an ongoing testimony to the goodness of God, because He strengthens me every single time.
So, I opened up the Bible app on my phone, and there it was—the “Verse of the Day” just fit so perfectly. It says: “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, Whose heart is set on pilgrimage.” Psalms 84:5 (NKJV)
The first half of this verse clearly tells us that we are blessed when we put our trust in the Lord, but the second half takes a little more reflection. In its original context, it speaks of the Israelites making pilgrimages to Jerusalem to worship. In a spiritual context, it points to having a heart that longs after the Lord. Our own journey—our pilgrimage—should always be directed toward Him, toward heaven. Our hearts should always be set on the Lord, not the things of this world. It’s only there that we will find true strength in times of weakness.
My Light for My Lord 