Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Strength that does not depend on you: be strong in the Lord and His mighty power.
Psalm 73:26
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Written by someone whose body and heart were giving out: God remains the strength of the heart when everything else fails.
KJVPsalm 73:26 in context
23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. 26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 27For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
Israel’s prayer book: songs of trust, lament, thanks and praise, many of them by David.
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David’s song of thanks: it is God who girds him with strength and makes his way perfect.
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The Lord is strength and shield. Trust turns into help, and help into a song.
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David counts God’s benefits: forgiveness and healing both come from Him. Remember what He has already done.