Jan. 11, 2026
Day 012 Strengthened in Christ | Philippians 4:13
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Chapters
01:06 - Grounding And Focus
01:20 - Philippians 4:13 Centerpiece
01:35 - When Self-Reliance Breaks Down
02:13 - Strength Received Not Earned
03:28 - Power In Weakness
04:07 - Prayer And Daily Practice
04:50 - Credits And Ways To Connect
Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day.
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In a world that keeps shifting, this is where we return to what holds us steady.
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Let's begin today grounded, focused, and standing strong.
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Today is day twelve, strengthened in Christ from Philippians chapter four, verse thirteen from the New Living Translation.
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For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.
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You know, life has a way of reminding us how weak we really are.
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Some days it hits hard and fast.
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Other days it sneaks in quietly through exhaustion or disappointment, or one more thing added to an already full plate.
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That's my life.
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There are moments when the challenges feel too heavy and the future feels too uncertain.
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And if I'm honest, those are usually the moments when I realize how much I've been relying on myself.
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Paul's words in Philippians are not a motivational slogan meant to hype us up, they're a reminder of where real strength comes from.
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This verse is not about pushing harder or pretending everything is fine or proving how capable we are.
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It's about dependence.
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It's about knowing that when our strength runs out, Christ never does.
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Standing strong in your identity means understanding that strength is not something that you manufacture, it's something you receive.
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Christ's power is made perfect in your weakness.
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Now that truth takes the pressure off.
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You do not have to have it all together.
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You do not have to feel brave or confident every day.
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You just have to lean on him.
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Now I've learned that some of the strongest moments in face are the ones where I admit to God that I can't do this on my own.
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Now that's not failure, that's faith.
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When you stop striving and start trusting, you make room for God to work in ways that you could never do on your own.
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When you feel like giving up, remember this: you're not fighting alone.
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The same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.
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That's not a poetic language.
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That's power.
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Even when you feel worn down or uncertain or discouraged, God is still present.
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He's still strengthening you.
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He's taking you forward one step at a time.
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You may not feel strong today, but you are strengthened in Christ, and that's enough for whatever lies ahead.
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Let's pray.
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Lord God, thank you that my strength is not dependent on my circumstances or especially my emotions.
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Help me to rely fully on your power to stand firm in faith, even when I feel weak.
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I ask this in Jesus' name.
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Amen.
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All right.
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Now, today, when you feel overwhelmed, I want you to pause and whisper, I can do all things through Christ.
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Say it slowly, say it honestly.
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Repeat it until your heart remembers where your strength truly comes from.
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All right.
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See you tomorrow.
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Wisdom for the Day is produced by Lauren King, recorded at the Upper Room Studios with intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.
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I'm Rick Yuha.
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Thanks for spending these moments with me today on Wisdom for the Day Standing Strong.
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Share it with someone who needs a little strength today.
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Until next time, keep standing strong.
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