Grace, Grit & Grounds: Not By Might, Not By Power, But By My Spirit

Spring in Northern Kentucky doesn’t give many guarantees. When the sun shows up, you take it seriously… because the storm is probably right behind it. After a heavy Sunday service centered on Zechariah 4:6 — “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord” — I found myself outside in the driveway, turning one last piece of Indiana walnut before rain and wind rolled in. This blank came from a lumber mill scrap bin, an offcut most builders had no use for, rescued and given new life on the lathe. As the bowl took shape, the message of that passage kept working on me. As craftsmen, we’re used to being in control: shaping, directing, imposing our will. But following God often means the opposite: surrender, obedience, and trusting that He is the one building, growing, and moving mountains. This video isn’t about flaws or brokenness. It’s about beauty. Creation. Sunlight. Music in the shop. The quiet joy of making something useful with your hands, and the deeper reminder that God is shaping us not to magnify ourselves, but to magnify Christ through imperfect vessels. Not by might. Not by power. By His Spirit. If you enjoy woodworking, reflections on faith, or simply slowing down long enough to notice beauty in ordinary moments, you’re welcome here. 👉 If this video encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they don’t have to carry everything alone. ☕ Grace, Grit & Grounds: honest work, deep faith, and meaningful living, one project at a time. #NotByMight #NotByPower #Zechariah46 #Woodturning #Woodworking #WalnutWood #IndianaWalnut #TurningWood #Craftsmanship #FaithAndWork #ChristianCreator #GraceGritAndGrounds #ShopReflection #Handmade #PurposeDriven