You’ve probably seen this verse on mugs, journals and Instagram posts: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It’s a favorite for when you’re chasing a big goal or pushing through a tough day. But there’s so much more to it than a motivational boost.
Paul didn’t write these words from a place of triumph. He wrote them from prison. He had lived through seasons of abundance and seasons of deep need. And in both, he learned the secret: true contentment isn’t about what’s happening around you—it’s about who is holding you steady through it all.
That’s real strength. Not the kind that comes from having it all together, but the kind that shows up when you don’t. When the news is heavy, when the bills don’t balance, when you’re exhausted and still showing up—this is where Christ meets you. Not to take away every struggle, but to walk with you through each one.
Maybe you’ve been there. Sitting in a waiting room with tears in your eyes. Holding your breath as you open an email. Clinging to patience when your child is melting down. Whatever your moment looks like, this verse is for that. For you.
You don’t need to power through on your own. Christ offers strength, not just for the big, dramatic challenges, but for the daily ones too. Every season. Every situation. Every step.
