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•A Prayer for Strength for What’s Ahead•By Anthony Valente👉 “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” (Exodus 15:2)The Israelites stood on the banks of the Red Sea, staring across at what appeared to be a hopeless situation. Behind them, the enemy closed in. Doubt got the better of them as they expressed their cynicism to their leader, Moses. But Moses knew God had a plan and didn’t bring them this far to leave them stuck. God would show strength beyond what they could imagine — strength they would need for the journey ahead.This familiar story recorded in Exodus 14 describes the moment Moses stretched out his staff and watched the raging waters split in two. What an awesome thing to see! God took his people across dry land then allowed the water to swallow up the pursuing Egyptian army. He made a way where there seemed to be none, showing the Israelites that although the road ahead would be rough, they could count on His strength to make it.So many times in life I’ve felt like the Israelites on that day, wedged in between bad and worse, waiting on God to act and wondering if He hears my cry for help. When I see a hard road ahead, I try to muster up the strength to push through. But God reassures us in His Word that He will be our strength. Exodus 15:2 says, “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Standing safely on the other side of the river, God’s people sang praises that included those words. They showed faith in God to provide and believed He would be their strength for whatever obstacles they faced.When we see what’s ahead and feel powerless to face it, we can trust God to help us. He is faithful, and He promises to never leave us. Just like the Israelites, doubt may threaten to take over. But we can “stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will bring.” (Exodus 14:13)Unfortunately, the Israelites let their faith waver on their path to the Promised Land. By the time they’d reached the Desert of Shur, doubt returned. Even after singing these words of praise, “In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” (Exodus 15:13) But even in the midst of doubt, God is faithful. Let’s learn from the Israelites’ story of deliverance and trust Him to be our strength for what’s ahead. Let’s pray.✝️ Dear Heavenly Father,When I look at the path ahead of me, I get discouraged. I’m afraid I won’t be strong enough to face it alone. I’m having doubts as I think about my situation. Help me to rely on your strength above all else. I know that even though the path may be difficult, I can make it with Your help.Lord, forgive me for thinking that I’m all alone. You are always with me, and I need to seek You in prayer and trust that You hear me. You are a faithful Father, so I stand on the promise of Your presence right now. I believe You are my Helper, my Guide, and my Deliverer. Thank You for supplying the strength I need. Not only for today, but for whatever lies ahead. In Jesus’ name, I pray,AMEN 🙏 “My grace is all you need, for my power is the greatest when you are weak.”(2 Corinthians 12:9)“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."(Psalm 73:26)“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."(Nehemiah 8:10)“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.”(Psalm 46:5)"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."(Psalm 28:7)“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”(Philippians 4:13)"My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word."(Psalm 119:28)“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.”(Jeremiah 32:17)"But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble."(Psalm 59:16)“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”(Proverbs 31:25)“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”(John 16:33)“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”(Psalm 121:1-2)"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."(Isaiah 41:10)"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."(Joshua 1:9)"That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."(2 Corinthians 12:10)(pic verse)Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night, and turned the sea into dry land; and the waters were divided. The Israelites went into the sea on dry ground, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left.(Exodus 14:21-22)