Yes He Can

I can’t do it.

That thing.

The habit I need to break. The phone call I keep putting off. The book I want to write. The truth I need to face.

I can’t clean the oven. I can’t give up the smokes. I can’t take charge of my finances.

I can’t care for my elderly parents. I can’t love my difficult child.  I can’t get out of bed.

I can’t say it’s over.  I can’t give it another chance.

 

I can’t do it God.  I know you want it.  And I do too. I’m sorry, but it’s too hard.  And I’m too weak.

 

And God says

Zechariah 4:6: not by might, nor by power but by My strength.

 

I read about it in the Bible.  Miracles, changed lives, new starts, fresh hope. But today, right now?  In me ? No.

Not by might, nor by power but by My strength.

 

Look, God.

I love this guy.  I know he’s not right, but I can’t let him go.  He’s all I got.  

I hate her.  You put us together, but we’re tearing each other apart. She’s ruining my life.

I’m too old to change.  I’m too messed up. It’s the wrong time. It’s too late.  

 

Not by might, nor by power but by My strength.

 

Lord,

If you love me, you won’t ask me to do this.

If you love me, you’ll leave me alone.  

If you love me, you’ll make it all easy.  

If you love me, you’ll take it away.

 

Not by might, nor by power but by My strength.

I’m not ready.

Not by might, nor by power but by My strength.

It’s too late.

Not by might, nor by power but by My strength.

 

Whatever we face.

Not by might, nor by power but by His strength.

Yes, He can.

 

 

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