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We too believe this, but we believe that He gave us a special way to gain strength. We call them Sacraments and Communion is the main one we rely upon. And we also believe that our transformation into His image can be completed after we die and before we enter Heaven. SD

Yes, I realize that you guys believe that the sacraments, especially the eucharist, gives you strength. As I said, my strength comes from Christ within. I realize that it is futile to rely on anything material. Would you be able to draw from His strength only, if you couldn't get your "fix" at communion? (That is not meant to be sarcastic. But I do not believe that that is why Christ instituted The Lord's Supper, as I'm sure you are aware....my being a "prottie" and all that....)

I'm off to work. See y'all later. God bless! Hopefulpilgrim

I realize that it is futile to rely on anything material.

Sacraments are not merely "material." They, like the Incarnation itself, are a working together of the matter which makes up our world and the power of God who rules everything. Each Sacrament is a mini-Incarnation as God become present through the actions and material used in imitation of Christ Himself.

Would you be able to draw from His strength only, if you couldn't get your "fix" at communion?

Yes, but it would be foolish and insulting. Could you live off of tree bark, cork, and leather? Probably for a while, but you would be foolish and insulting to turn down a luscious banquet to eat instead the furniture, your shoes, and the coasters.