the pruned branch

ok so here’s what God has been speakin to me lately:

STRENGTH:  He’s got it and I dont!

 Here are some of the verses that he’s been speaking to my heart:

Exodus 15:1-17,21
 “I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously;
       he has thrown both horse and rider into the sea. 
    2 The LORD is my strength and my song;
       he has become my victory.
    He is my God, and I will praise him;
       he is my father’s God, and I will exalt him! 
    3 The LORD is a warrior;
       yes, the LORD is his name! 
    4 Pharaoh’s chariots and armies,
       he has thrown into the sea.
    The very best of Pharaoh’s officers
       have been drowned in the Red Sea.^[a] 
    5 The deep waters have covered them;
       they sank to the bottom like a stone. 
    6 “Your right hand, O LORD,
       is glorious in power.
    Your right hand, O LORD,
       dashes the enemy to pieces. 
    7 In the greatness of your majesty,
       you overthrew those who rose against you.
    Your anger flashed forth;
       it consumed them as fire burns straw. 
    8 At the blast of your breath, the waters piled up!
       The surging waters stood straight like a wall;
       in the middle of the sea the waters became hard. 
    9 “The enemy said, `I will chase them,
       catch up with them, and destroy them.
    I will divide the plunder,
       avenging myself against them.
    I will unsheath my sword;
       my power will destroy them.’ 
    10 But with a blast of your breath,
       the sea covered them.
    They sank like lead
       in the mighty waters. 
    11“Who else among the gods is like you, O LORD?
       Who is glorious in holiness like you–
    so awesome in splendor,
       performing such wonders? 
    12You raised up your hand,
       and the earth swallowed our enemies. 
    13“With unfailing love you will lead
       this people whom you have ransomed.
    You will guide them in your strength
       to the place where your holiness dwells.
    14The nations will hear and tremble;
       anguish will grip the people of Philistia.
    15The leaders of Edom will be terrified;
       the nobles of Moab will tremble.
    All the people of Canaan will melt with fear;
    16 terror and dread will overcome them.
    Because of your great power,
       they will be silent like a stone,
    until your people pass by, O LORD,
       until the people whom you purchased pass by. 
    17 You will bring them in and plant them on your own mountain—
       the place you have made as your home, O LORD,
       the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hands have made.

Psalm 28:6-7
6 Praise the LORD!
  For he has heard my cry for mercy.

7 The LORD is my strength, my shield from every danger.
       I trust in him with all my heart.
    He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
       I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Psalm 46:1-2
1 God is our refuge and strength,
       always ready to help in times of trouble. 
2 So we (I) will not fear, even if earthquakes come
       and the mountains crumble into the sea.

Psalm 96:6b
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

Matthew 11:28-30
28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest (find Me) for your souls. 30 For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.”

2 Cor 12:8-10
8 Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said,
“My gracious favor is all you need.
My power works best in your weakness.”
So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me. 10 Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities.
For when I am weak, then I am strong.

so… know that when you’re down and you feel like you have nothin left in you to continue,,, know that you dont… only the power that God gives us is what we’ve got, and if we havent tapped into it lately then we’re probably runnin on fumes… Tap into His power and He will restore your soul!