2 Corinthians 12:9 / English Standard Version: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me"
Do you ever find yourself suddenly aware of your own glaring weaknesses? Aware that, if left up to your own good works, you wouldn't stand a chance of attaining salvation? We should find great comfort in the fact that we are nothing without salvation in Christ Jesus.
Thankfully, God made a way for us to be united with him, despite impatience, selfishness, anger and pride. God deeply cares for us and patiently sustains us with steady, faithful and adoring love.
Amazingly, his love even goes beyond this to embrace and transform our weakness when we yield to him. Weakness isn't something to be feared or hidden; weakness submitted to God allows the power of Christ to work in and through us.
When we know our weakness, we are more aware of our need for his strength. And we know that he hears our cry for help before we even offer it. When we put ourselves in a position of humility and ask I'm to be strong where we are weak, he is delighted to help.
What does it look like to boast in your weaknesses? Prayerfully submit them to God so that, through him, you can be strong. His transformative love is waiting to graciously restore you.
2 Corinthians 12:9 / English Standard Version: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me"
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