Your preparation in prayer and Bible study will give you strength from the Lord.

“So Jotham became mighty [chazaq], because he prepared [kun] his ways before the LORD his God.” (2Chr 27:6)

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” (1Cor 16:13)

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” (Eph 6:13)

“Therefore gird up [anazonnumi] the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1Pet 1:3)

“Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong [chazaq] and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it.” (Deut 31:7)

“Then He inaugurated Joshua the son of Nun, and said, Be strong [chazaq] and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land of which I swore to them, and I will be with you.” (Deut 31:23)

“Be strong [chazaq] and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.” (Josh 1:6)

“Only be strong [chazaq] and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you” (Josh 1:7)

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong [chazaq] and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9)

“Now therefore, O God, strengthen [chazaq] my hands.” (Neh 6:9)

“Wait on the LORD; be of good courage [chazaq], and He shall strengthen your heart” (Ps 27:14)

“Be of good courage [chazaq], and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” (Ps 31:24)

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Eph 6:11)

Reading: 2Chr 26-28; Rom 4