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Paul knows that when we are weak we depend on God to be our strength. In our weakness God's grace is more than sufficient to carry us in the most trying of circumstances. When we know that God has spoken to us, it removes any fear we might have had. In my own experience, one word from God erases years of self doubt, negative esteem, and words of discouragement spoken to us by others. God speaks words of encouragement to us when others tell us things won't work out or we are foolish in taking a step of faith. I have found with women that many times we run to others for answers instead of going to the Lord. In doing so we often lose out on hearing from God, since we have already decided to take the advice of others.

Although Jesus was in continual communication with the Father, He knew in order to minister He also needed to be filled up on a regular basis. In order to do this, He would withdraw from the crowds to a quiet place. Having quiet time with God as the day begins gives me strength to walk in this world and not grow weary. Instead of being tossed about by every voice or feeling, I am able to remain in the Spirit throughout the day. My day is not tempered by the stress of the day or by the moods of those around me, but by what the Holy Spirit has spoken to me upon the start of the day. And at times, even before awakening.