🌸 Agape Love Blog – Thursday, July 17, 2025 🌸

Grace for the Climb, Strength for the Journey

Good morning, beloved friends!

It’s Thursday—the week is pressing forward, and maybe you’re feeling it. That in-between stretch. Not quite at the finish line, but far from the start. Maybe your soul is tired or your mind is heavy. But here’s the beautiful truth: God is just as present on the climb as He is on the mountaintop.

He’s not waiting for you to finish—He’s walking with you right now, in this very step.

✝️ Verse of the Day

“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”— Psalm 73:26 (KJV)

Have you ever felt like your strength was gone—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? You’re not alone. Even faithful people grow weary. But when our own strength fades, God becomes our strength.

He doesn’t just give strength—He is your strength.He doesn’t just bless you—He is your portion.And His strength doesn’t run dry.

📜 On This Day in History – July 17

• 1955 – Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California. A place built on imagination and joy—but we know our true joy is found in eternity, not entertainment.

• 1918 – The last Russian czar and his family were executed, ending a royal era. Earthly thrones may fall, but God's Kingdom has no end.

• 1975 – Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts docked together—a historic act of unity between the U.S. and USSR. May we as believers be agents of heavenly unity in a divided world.

🎉 National Holidays – July 17

• National Peach Ice Cream Day – A sweet way to celebrate summer’s simple joys. Maybe share a scoop with someone and offer them the sweetness of God’s Word, too!

• World Emoji Day – A fun way to connect and communicate, but let’s not forget the power of real words, real love, and real presence in Christ-centered conversations.

💡 Thursday Truth: He’s Enough

You don’t have to finish today with fire in your bones.If you can only whisper a prayer, He hears it.If all you have left is tears, He treasures them.If your strength is gone, lean into His.

Rest is not a sign of weakness—it’s a sign that you know where your strength comes from.

So keep going. Not because you feel strong. But because He is your strength.

🙏 Thursday Prayer:

Lord, we come to You today with open hands. Some of us are tired. Some of us are heavy-hearted. Some of us are clinging to hope. Be our portion, be our peace, and be our power. Remind us that we don’t walk alone. You are enough for every need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

🌟 Today’s Challenge:

Speak strength over someone.Send a verse. Say a prayer. Share your story.You never know who’s barely holding on—and needs to know they’re not alone.

Your flesh may fail, but your faith will rise.Your heart may feel faint, but His love is forever.And today? It’s not just another Thursday—it’s a chance to keep trusting the One who holds it all.

With hope and steady grace,Sarah M. SkaggsAgape Love Ministry 🌿"He is your strength, your song, and your steady portion."