LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor Mensa Otabil

Thursday 27th November 2025

GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF YOUR HEART

Scripture Reading:* Psalm 73

My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

A father was watching his young son try to dislodge a heavy stone. The boy couldn’t make the stone budge. “Are you sure you are using all your strength?” the father asked. “Yes, I am,” said the exasperated boy. “No, you are not,” the father replied. “You haven’t asked me to help you.”

Like this father, God also wants to be involved in our battles, but we must ask Him to help us. He will not rudely jump into our affairs until we acknowledge His presence and call on Him.

Have you asked God for help? Have you really asked Him for the strength to fight your battles? Sometimes we pray hard and long, depending on those to get us through. Other times, we seek out a ‘man of God’ or ‘woman of God’ to pray for us and place our confidence in their prayers. But in all these actions, where do we place our faith – in God or in man?

When you see yourself surrounded by people with formidable and frightening weapons set against you, don’t be afraid. Yes, they may have more than you have. Yes, they may know more than you know. Yes, they may talk big and make you feel small. But wait a minute – who is on their side? They may seem more equipped than you are; but all of that is just the arm of flesh. It is the flexing of human muscle.

Now, turn and look at yourself. Yes, you may be inexperienced. Yes, you may be just a little person. But, with you is the Lord God Jehovah. If the Lord fights in your corner, you have no fear of the giants who blow hot air against you.

The Lord will help you. The Lord will fight for you. The Lord will give you the victory. Invite Him to the battle. He is your strength.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, you are my strength. I need your help to overcome all my battles. In Jesus’ name, Amen