“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.” (Psalm 84:5 KJV)

There’s something powerful in that little word blessed. The psalmist is reminding us that real strength doesn’t come from our bank account, our health, or even our willpower—it comes from the Lord. When life feels heavy, and the road ahead looks long, that’s when we find out what we’ve really been leaning on. If our strength is in ourselves, we’ll run out quick. But if our strength is in God, we’ll find a reservoir that never runs dry.

And notice the second part: “in whose heart are the ways of them.” That means the journey itself is written on the inside. You don’t just know the path—you carry it in your heart. Even in valleys, even in deserts, the blessed man keeps moving forward because his map is internal, guided by God.

So today, if you’re weary, lift your eyes. Your blessing isn’t in how strong you feel—it’s in who your strength comes from. Put your heart back on His path, and you’ll discover that no matter where the road winds, His strength will carry you through.

Hebrews 12:1 says, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”

Friend, life is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. And the writer of Hebrews reminds us that the stands are already full—heroes of faith cheering us on, shouting from the sidelines, “Don’t give up! Keep running!”

But here’s the truth: you can’t run well if you’re carrying baggage. Some of us are trying to run with bitterness strapped to our back, worry tied to our waist, or guilt wrapped around our legs. No wonder we’re worn out! The Word says to lay it aside. Put it down. Leave it behind.

And then it says, run with patience. Not panic. Not pride. But steady, faithful endurance. Every step you take in obedience, every stride you make in faith, is bringing you closer to the finish line where Jesus is waiting.

So today, whatever’s weighing you down—drop it. Run light. Run free. Run with your eyes on Jesus. Because He’s not just the starting line; He’s the finish line too.

Luke 1:49 (KJV): “For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.”

Sometimes life makes us feel small, overlooked, or powerless. But Mary’s words remind us of a powerful truth: the God who is mighty takes notice of us and does great things in us and for us. She wasn’t wealthy. She wasn’t famous. She was just a humble young woman in Nazareth. Yet God chose her, blessed her, and through her, brought Jesus into the world.

That’s the same God who sees you today. He’s not limited by your circumstances, your failures, or your fears. The God who spoke creation into existence is still speaking life over you. The God who parted seas, calmed storms, and raised the dead is still mighty and still holy.

So don’t measure your future by your own strength. Measure it by His. Like Mary, lift your eyes and say, “The Mighty One has done great things for me.” Even in the waiting, even in the struggle, He is working all things for your good and His glory. Trust Him. Praise Him. And remember: His name is holy, and His power is still mighty in your life today.