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The Strength In His Name // Philippians 4:13
[ Verse 1 ]
I have walked through storms and shadows,
Trembling hearts and tear-stained skies.
Dreams once shattered at my feet,
I thought I'd never rise.
But in the silence of my sorrow,
Your whisper calmed my fear,
And every wall that stood before me
Began to disappear.
[ Chorus ]
For I can do all things through You, my Lord,
Your strength forever true.
I once thought all these were impossible,
Until I found the power in You.
You lift the weary, You calm the sea,
You make the darkness flee away
And I am standing, free and strong,
By the strength of Jesus’ mighty name.
[ Verse 2 ]
When the night was cold and endless,
And my heart could barely pray,
You became my gentle refuge,
You turned my fears away.
Now the chains that held me captive
Are dust beneath Your flame,
My lips will ever sing in awe
The glory of Your name.
[ Chorus ]
For I can do all things through You, my Lord,
Your strength forever true.
I once thought all these were impossible,
Until I found the power in You.
You lift the weary, You calm the sea,
You make the darkness flee away
And I am standing, free and strong,
By the strength of Jesus’ mighty name.
[ Bridge ]
When I fall, You lift me higher,
When I’m weak, You see me through.
Every battle, every fire,
Was leading me closer to You.
Now I know what love can do,
Your grace has made me new.
The world may fade, but I’ll remain,
Forever strong in You.
[ Final Chorus ]
Yes, I can do all things through You, my Lord,
Your promise never fades.
I once thought all these were impossible,
But You have rolled the stone away.
You raise the broken, You crown the brave,
You turn despair to holy flame
Now all creation sings in awe,
The victory of Jesus’ name!
[ Outro ]
I once was faint, but now proclaim
The strength within me is Your name
Have you ever been trapped in those moments when the weight of your struggles feels almost unbearable. When the night stretches too long, prayer comes slowly, and our hearts tremble beneath worries we never expected to carry. Many of us know what it is like to face days when our own strength simply isn’t enough, when the “storms and shadows” seem louder than hope. In the quiet places of exhaustion and uncertainty, God often meets us in ways both tender and surprising. A small whisper, a sudden calm, a grace we didn’t even think to ask for, these become the footprints of His presence. And it is often in those very moments that we begin to realize: we have never been alone, and we do not have to rise by our own strength.
The Limits of Human Strength
There comes a point in every spiritual journey when we realize our own strength has limits. This is not a realization of hopelessness, but rather it is the doorway to deeper faith. When we finally admit, “I can’t do this alone,” the Lord gently responds, “You were never meant to.”
His grace does not always change our circumstances immediately, but it does change us. St. Paul himself knew hardship, discouragement, and suffering. Yet he could proclaim with confidence, “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). Why? Because he learned that weakness surrendered to Christ becomes a conduit for divine strength.
All Things Are Possible Through Christ
The song “The Strength In His Name” gives voice to this sacred truth rooted in Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” It reminds us that our deepest victories do not spring from personal willpower but from the hidden, unwavering strength of Christ at work within us. Every time we feel too weak, too tired, or too overwhelmed, the Lord is already offering Himself as refuge, courage, and renewal.
We all carry seasons where our dreams lie scattered at our feet, when we fear we will not rise again. But just as the lyrics describe, God often speaks most powerfully in the silence of our sorrow. His whisper calms our fear not by removing every challenge but by reminding us that His presence is greater than anything that stands before us. In Scripture, Jesus shows us time and time again: when He called called Peter to walk on water, when He calmed the storm with a word, when He lifted the weary who came to Him with nothing but trust. The same Jesus stands before you today.
Rising in His Victory
Your weaknesses, your wounds, your battles – none of these have the final word. Jesus does.
And His name is not just a word to recite. It is strength. It is safety. It is victory. When you whisper His name, you are calling upon the One who sees you, loves you, and empowers you to stand free and strong, even when life feels overwhelming.
As Isaiah reminds us, “Those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength… they shall run and not grow weary” (Isaiah 40:31). This promise is not poetic exaggeration but a steady truth of God’s heart for you.
