While in prayer now, the word "Arise" came up.
- To arise in His might and strength.
- To arise in His peace.
- To arise in His love, grace, mercy and forgiveness towards us, and allowing it to work in us and through us.
- To arise in our identity and who we are in Him.
- To arise in His calling on our lives.
- To arise in His perspective on what matters while on the Earth.
But to do so not in our own efforts, willpower or self discipline - but to do so in, and through, His grace and empowerment.
Like someone carrying another on their back, God is encouraging us to arise - but not in our strength, ability or might - but in Him (allowing Him to lift us up, hold us and carry us onward).
Ephesians 6:10 AMP
In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might.
Isaiah 40:28-31 AMP
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become tired or grow weary; There is no searching of His understanding.
He gives strength to the weary, And to him who has no might He increases power.
Even youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly,
But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.
Philippians 4:13 (AMP)
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Amen