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Second wind is a phenomenon in distance running, such as marathons or road running (as well as other sports), whereby an athlete who is out of breath and too tired to continue suddenly finds the strength to press on at top performance with less exertion. THERE IS SUCH A THING AS A ‘SPIRITUAL SECOND WIND’. When our physical, spiritual, and emotional energy is spent...then what? The fact is, we have a source beyond ourselves that enables us to press on, continue to strive...even beyond natural and normal human ability. [Ephesians 3:16] “...that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT THROUGH HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN....” So there it is the Spiritual second wind that we all need. So, when you feel like you can’t go on, have no more energy, can’t cope, wrestling with the same problems day after day...tap into the source that always comes through in a time of need. This is what got the Apostle Paul through all the hardships and challenges of ministry and calling. Abraham’s faith needed a second wind when challenged to believe God for the impossible: [Romans 4:20-22] He (Abraham) did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief but was STRENGTHENED IN FAITH, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.” The Spiritual Second Wind is what got Jesus to the cross and beyond. It is what will get you past the struggles of temptation and the impulse we all feel sometimes to just give up. The Spiritual Second Wind is God’s power in us to advance His will and purpose and ultimately He will be glorified.  This may very well be what you need in your life right now...KEEP RUNNING...DON’T QUIT...THE SPIRITUAL SECOND WIND IS ON THE WAY TO SEE YOU THROUGH!