Being Strong Versus Having Strength

This week, I found an old piece of paper in a box of arts and crafts supplies I hadn't used in awhile. I remember receiving this in an e-mail forward many years ago. I liked it so much that I typed it up, printed it with a pretty border and put it on my bulletin board. I thought you'd enjoy it:

Being Strong Versus Having Strength

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape, but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything, but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fears.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her, but a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future. A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman walks sure-footedly, but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face, but a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey, but a woman of strength has faith that it is through the journey that she will become strong.