June 25, 2026 – Daily Devotional
On the wall in my grandparents’ old farmhouse in western Oklahoma was a plaque with this scripture: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!” Philippians 4:13
As a small child, I read it many times, and my father told me he’d painted it for my grandmother in an art class when he was a child. Although it was far from a professional job, the message resonated with me, and it’s probably one of the first scriptures I memorized.
I can’t tell you how many mornings these words have helped me get out of bed! Whether it was a dreaded dentist appointment, a difficult workday, or a day filled with busyness, this scripture has never failed to reassure me that, with God’s help, I could handle it!
In these words, we know that the strength we have through Christ helps us endure! When times get tough, when we get in over our heads, when it seems nothing is going our way, we can persist because Christ is with us.
We also know that our option is not self-reliance but reliance on Christ. It’s by His strength that we can make it and not our own.
The scripture is also a call to action rather than complacency. Sometimes, when we feel overwhelmed, we want to retreat. This scripture reminds us that we can “do all things” because of Christ’s strength.
Finally, we know that our circumstances do not define us! Our identity isn’t found in our possessions, income, or having lots of friends. Our identity is in Christ. It’s because of what Christ has done, not because of what I’ve done or you’ve done. This takes the pressure off and gives us peace. It’s not up to us because He’s already taken care of it!
Prayer: Holy God, help us to live every day as ones who can face whatever comes our way, not because we are strong, but because YOU are strong. We need you, and we rely on you. Thank you for your holy presence that is always with us. Amen
-Susan Meharg, Executive Assistant to Executive Team
