Where does our power come from?

We all need a power source. Without one we are powerless. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you are, what you believe, you still need a power source to plug in to. The question is, who or what is your power source.
I am not talking about our electricity. I am not talking about our finances. I am not talking about our flesh.  I am talking about our spirits, our souls.  I like to break this down into two categories, a power that gives life, and a power that gives death.
We all want life. But we all don’t seek the life giving power of Jesus. So many think they can do it on their own, or rely on the resources of the world. Those resources are not all bad. But unless we are drawing from the life giving power of Jesus Christ then we will fail and fall into darkness. There is only one way for us to live in the light, live in the life that lasts for an eternity. That is through our Lord Jesus Christ. That is it. That is the only way.
We all have struggles we go through. It could be your job, your finances, your personal life, your health. No matter what it is, it can wear you down. Unless we have the life giving power of Jesus, we cannot overcome those struggles. Remember, I am speaking of our spirits, our souls. But these struggles will affect our inner being, our souls.
As I’ve written before, my health is a daily struggle. I have a choice as to how I will handle this struggle. I could lay in bed all day and choose to be in self pity.  By the way that is a dark place.
I could complain all day and ask God why I have to deal with this. Or I can get up, stand firm on the Word of God, and draw on the power of Jesus, determined to walk in the light, hope, love that Jesus fills me with.
That is the kind of power I want. Nothing drains your power and strength more quickly than dwelling in a negative, dark place. Jesus gave His all so we can walk in His light. He doesn’t want His children dwelling in darkness. He loves us too much. That is why He sacrificed His own life, so that we could live an eternity with Him, in His light.
I’m sure some may be thinking how can I say that since I am not healed. I don’t know why I am not totally healed. But what I do know is Jesus gives me victory everyday. Every step I take is a miracle. Every breath I breathe is a miracle. Every beat my husband’s heart beats is a miracle. (That is a story for another time). Just because I haven’t been totally healed doesn’t mean I have lost my battle. Jesus is working in my body 24/7. And the same for all of you. He has plans for all of us.
My prayer has always been for Jesus to use my situation to help others, and that He be glorified in it all.
I would say for me, this is walking in the power of Jesus. My heart wants to always please our Lord God. Sure I may slip, but He is right there to pick me up. And the same for you. No matter what your struggle is, Jesus is there to lift you up, He is there to fill you with life giving power.
He is the great I Am! You don’t have to go through life alone, or in a dark place. That is a lie from the pit of hell.  And it is powerless in our lives because Jesus reigns and His power rules over any other power there is.