2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. |
Gods Grace is sufficient enough to carry us through whatever life throws at us.
It is difficult to be vulnerable sometimes and express that we are struggling.
Its easier to boast about our strengths rather than our weaknesses.
It can be uncomfortable and maybe a little scary to admit that things aren't going well and reach out and ask for help.
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One thing that Im continously learning is that my dependence has to be in Christ. Everything in this world is fleeting, vain and unreliable.
Paul knew what hardship looked like, I read about him and wonder how he was able to write letters and encourage others when he was suffering tremendously himself. But God.
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SUFFICIENT = ENOUGH, CONSTANTLY AVAILABLE.
His grace is sufficient. God was aware of Paul's circumstance and in His sovereignty allowed every thing that happened to Paul to bring about His purposes.
God didn't remove Paul's thorn but instead decided to use it to remind Paul that his dependency and trust was to be in HIM ALONE.
Paul trusted God's plan, which is why he was able to boast in his weakness. He knew His creator had a plan that was far bigger than him and he humbled himself to it. He focused on the bigger picture, the eternal reward, the promise!
God's grace is sufficient enough to carry us through whatever life throws at us. He may not always remove the thorn but when we place our faith and trust in Him we can know for sure that HIS GRACE will help us endure it!
Boast in your weaknesses, so that God's strength and glory be revealed.
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