1. “ I Have to Be Strong ” 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

4. “ I Have to Be Strong ” 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

5. “ When (the devil) lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. ” John 8:44

6. In what ways do I feel a need to be strong?

7. I need the reality of God ’ s power in my life- in my head – belief “ Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. ” John 8:32

8. “ Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ” Isaiah 40:30-31

9. I need the reality of God ’ s power in my life- in my heart - experience

10. “ Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat…Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? ” Isaiah 55:1-2

11. “ Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you ’ ll recover your life. I ’ ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. Matthew 11:28-29 The Message

12. Then, I can embrace my weakness “ …My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. ” 2 Corinthians 12:9

13. Then, I can embrace my weakness “ …My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. ” 2 Corinthians 12:9 What weaknesses do I need to embrace?