The Philistines thought Samson had lost his strength when, in reality, he had only lost his stability. His power was still within him, but without a foundation to stand on, it was useless. Only when he positioned himself firmly between the pillars—when he found his footing again—did he pray to God, feel his strength return, and ultimately bring the house down.
I keep coming back to this story because it speaks to more than just Samson’s journey—it speaks to ours. America has not weakened. We have simply lost our stability.
Strength isn’t just about force or capability. It’s about foundation. A bodybuilder can have all the muscle in the world, but if his legs are unsteady, he won’t be able to lift what he’s capable of. A business can have resources, talent, and ideas, but if its structure is shaky, it will collapse under pressure. A nation—no matter how wealthy, powerful, or innovative—can’t move forward without stability.
The question isn’t whether we still have strength. It’s whether we are standing on firm ground. Wherever you draw your strength from will determine when it runs out.
That’s the key. If we lean on temporary fixes—on headlines, on divisiveness, on illusions of power—our energy will drain. But if we stand on principles, on faith, on unity, and on truth, we will remain unshaken. Samson’s hair grew back, but that alone didn’t restore him. It was his prayer, his alignment, and his stability that did.
If we want to see our strength return, we have to stop looking for it in things that don’t last. We have to plant our feet, reclaim our foundation, and push forward with intention. Because strength without stability is wasted power. And America—just like Samson—still has the power to bring the house down.
The question is: will we find our footing in time?
