The biggest question I have is what got him up from that chair? I guess a better question would be what gets you up from yours? A lot of times in our faith it can feel tiring in always giving and never receiving, loving difficult people, or just feeling alone like you hit a spiritual wall. Whatever it is, I believe God allows these seasons for a reason because it reminds us to rely on His grace, not just our own strength.

“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”** So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

“Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.” – John 7:37-38

A lot of times we find ourselves doing more for God than our relationship with Him can withstand. In life, we can only run for so long until our legs give out and we cannot run anymore. However, God amazes us by giving us the power of His Spirit of endurance to continue.

When you feel like you can’t go on, remember that it’s not just your strength that you rely on. Just as David Goggins pushed through unimaginable physical limits, we too can push through our spiritual and emotional limits by relying on God’s grace. His power is made perfect in our weakness, and His living water will sustain us when we feel like we can’t take another step.

So, what gets you up from your chair? Let it be the grace and power of God working through you, reminding you that you are never alone and that His strength is sufficient for every challenge you face. However, keep drinking from the source through reading and living out scripture, prayer, solitude, service, and fellowship. Otherwise you will become spiritually dehydrated and good for nothing.