Isn't the world like a whirlwind in it's ever changing view of things?  Even in my short life, I'm dumbfounded by the topics up for debate by people of today's world. We need to share our faith with everyone in this world and not be swayed by the whims of false ideas floating around in our culture.  The devil's goal is to turn us away from the living God and His work in our lives. 

How would you define strength?  Is it mere muscle ability? Is it the power to resist a force against you?  Is strength a level of confidence?  Is strength a product of man or God?  When we think about our own strength for today, I think we should consider these questions.

 'How much pleasure am I getting out of life?  or  How much pleasure is God getting out of my life?'  As believers we should have a mind shifted off of ourselves and onto a life lived with the kingdom in mind.

Life is a series of trials, don't you agree?   As the verse above tells us, it is not all for nought.  It is a faith strengthening process that hopefully will transform us into who God intended us to be.  It's no quick fix either, but completion awaits us at heaven's door after a lifetime of learning God's truth and ways.