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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 God promised to show His strength through Paul’s weaknesses. God did not remove Paul’s affliction. God’s power is shown through weak people. Our weaknesses help develop our Christian character, it also deepens our worship. When we admit our weakness, we are…
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Seeking Him
Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 What do we need grace for? Do we need grace to love a particular family member? Or how about to be faithful to your mate? or to take a specific step of obedience? Or how about grace to trust God with my longing or marriage? How about grace to honor our parents (or in-laws)? What about needing grace to lvoe your wife as Christ loves the church? Do we need grace to be kind and patient with our children? Are there any other areas that you can think of that we would need grace? God’s grace is…
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Grace When We Suffer
Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 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 of my weakness, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Are you facing a situation or in a season that seems beyond what you can handle? It may be a relationship, illness, grief, finances. Do you feel stuck in a corner with no way out? No hope or light at the end of the tunnel? Whatever your situation is, know that you are…