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Kerens Cowboy Church
How to Let God Be Your Strength
Reflection: When was the last time you said "I love you" to God? Not in a memorized prayer or familiar song, but in that sacred space where your heart speaks its truest words? David - who knew both palace halls and desert caves, who tasted victory and persecution - stripped away every title and triumph to say these simple words. In Psalm 18, he's standing in the aftermath of survival. Years of running, fighting, and hiding are behind him. He's witnessed God's power shake mountains and part heavens. Yet his first words aren't about the miracles or the victories. They pour out like a love song: "I love you." Then, in the same heartbeat, "my strength" - as if he's finally naming the source of every victory, every moment of courage, every step of perseverance. Maybe David discovered what we all need to know - that loving God isn't just devotion, it's the foundation of all strength. That when love for God becomes our first response, we find a power that circumstances can't touch. No wonder David didn't just survive his battles - he turned them into worship. Ask Yourself: When do I find it hardest to make loving God my first response? In what situations do I need to let my love for God be stronger than my fears or doubts?