Strong Enough

I've heard this song a lot recently, and it just really speaks to me.  So many people have said to me, "oh, you're so strong" or "i could never be as brave as you've been in facing what you're facing" etc.  I just have to keep reminding them that on my own, I am NOT strong enough. I would be a disasterous, fearful, angry, scared mess. Not that I don't have moments of those things, but only through strength in Christ are we able to handle what is before us.  If you had told me six weeks ago that I would be going through all this, and I wouldn't be swallowed up by by misery and despair, I probably would have told you that you were insane.  But, it has been so awesome to see how God has given us what we need, when we need it. He is so faithful. And HE is strong! 

This a Matthew West song.  It is awesome.



You must, You must think I’m strong
To give me what I’m going through
Well forgive me, forgive me if I’m wrong
But this looks like more than I can do
On my own

I know I’m not strong enough to be
Everything that I’m supposed to be
I give up, I’m not strong enough
Hands of mercy won’t You cover me?
Lord, right now I’m asking You to be
Strong enough, strong enough
For the both of us

Well maybe, maybe that’s the point
To reach the point of giving up
‘Cause when I’m finally, finally at rock bottom
That’s when I start looking up
And reaching out

I know I’m not strong enough to be
Everything that I’m supposed to be
I give up, I’m not strong enough
Hands of mercy won’t You cover me?
Lord, right now I’m asking You to be
Strong enough, strong enough

‘Cause I’m broken
Down to nothing
But I’m still holding on to the one thing
You are God
And You are strong when I am weak
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
And I don’t have to be strong enough
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength
And I don’t have to be
Strong enough, strong enough
Oh yeah

I know I’m not strong enough to be
Everything that I’m supposed to be
I give up, I’m not strong enough
Hands of mercy won’t You cover me?
Lord, right now I’m asking You to be
Strong enough, strong enough, strong enough