Be Strong

Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Tim.2.1

The way to grow strong in Christ is to become weak in yourself. God poureth no power into man's heart till man's power is all poured out.
Spurgeon

Yesterday we had the joy of beholding and holding in our arms, little Carson Powers, born about 10:40 on Tuesday evening by C-Section to Allison, my sister Paula's first girl.
As we held him, pouring our love and prayer into him, he illustrated perfectly the weakness of the flesh and the need for the grace of God. And I held Carson, my heart was aching for him, Pearce and Nathaniel.
It took me back to the holding for the first time of Landon, then Jordon, then Allison, Jessica and how my heart ached for them then, and continues now.
Would as a father, like our Heavenly Father, I could take them into my arms continually and give to them all the things necessary in this life to get them through. But for now, what I can offer is continual prayer
for a Loving God to bestow mercy, grace and a drawing unto Him continually.