One of the biggest themes from April 2026 General Conference for me was that Jesus Christ is LITERALLY our strength.
It’s an idea I’ve heard repeated many times, especially since the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet changed significantly a few years ago.
Jesus is the strength of youth!
Jesus is the strength of parents!
Jesus is our strength!
But something hit me differently after April’s conference.
Did I actually believe this for me personally?
I started, quite literally, thinking about Jesus anytime I needed strength.
Tired and my alarm is going off?
Think about Jesus.
Someone says something condescending to me?
Think about Jesus.
My child tells me something that frustrates me?
Think about Jesus.
Scrolling social media?
Think about Jesus.
I can’t even begin to explain what started to happen.
Other than I am positive that Jesus is my actual literal strength in everything.
From the big stuff to the small annoyances and everything in between, He is it.
As David approached Goliath, he had otherworldly strength, not because of his stature.
But because he knew Jesus was his literal strength.
“For the battle is the Lord’s”. (1 Samuel 17:47)
Christ gives us strength and power to slay the Goliaths in our lives.
“Thinking about the Savior gives us clarity of mind to make decisions, to act without fear, and to say no to what is contrary to God’s teachings.” – Andrea Munoz Spannaus
How will you call upon Jesus for literal strength today?
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
