The promise in Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”- Philippians 4:13.

Thank you, Lord, for comforting me and listening to my cry today. Indeed, your voice never fails to uplift me and wipe away my tears.

Today has been a bit difficult for me as there were some challenges which made me somehow question things. It can truly be daunting to face new obstacles in life—being immersed in a new environment, interacting with new people, engaging in a different culture. Thus, situations like these sometimes make me question myself and my capabilities. This is one of those days.

Perhaps I was just overwhelmed with all the new things I am facing right now. Adjusting from an office setting to a classroom setting in gradschool is a bit difficult. It has been years since I last entered a classroom!

However, it is also during these times that I can feel God’s presence further. Whenever I’m being overwhelmed, I believe it is God’s way of telling me, “My child, you are not alone. You don’t have to do things on your own. Give your burden to Me; hold My hand and I will guide you in all of the paths you will take”.

Whatever it is that I feel I’m lacking, God can provide. If I’m being overwhelmed with anxiety or self-doubt, I know that His peace can comfort me. I just have to always look to Him. Prayer truly does wonders because it is through prayer that I get to really converse with Him. His words, through the Scripture, never fail to grant me comfort and peace. Just like tonight, while I was feeling really low, He made me remember His words to the Philippians. That’s His promise—that through Christ, I can do it. Through Him, I can face the obstacles that will come my way. While the future seems to be vague or while taking new challenges can sometimes shake me and make me question my capabilities, I know I can always rely on His promise.

Indeed, through Him, I can do all beautiful things.