"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. 2 Cor. 12:9
Grace, Weakness, Power, Perfect... all very strong words. What is "Grace"? According to the dictionary it means a manifestation of favor especially by a superior. It also means mercy and favor. Grace is a verb and action word. Grace is given to us by an all loving God. He shows us favor and mercy and we are made perfect in weakness. Powerful, Powerful words in this verse.
I have found personally in dealing with health issues, PTSD, anxiety and life that when I am weak He is strong. In my weaknesses He has used them to make me strong. Just as the song "Jesus Loves Me" says, we are weak but He is strong. His grace is sufficient and nothing more is needed...His grace alone is all.
I have tried to be someone that I am not for most all of my life. Trying to live up to the expectations and lack of expectations of others, looking for constant approval and validation, looking for love in all the wrong places, trying to fit in and change to please others, when all along HIS grace has been sufficient for me. I will sing from the mountain tops of my weaknesses so that His power can rest on me.
I am going on a journey. A journey of seeking daily the gifts and grace that have been given to me by a loving God. This is my personal journey one that has been inspired by Ann Voskamp.
