“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:8-10 (NLT)
It’s wild how many times this verse has come into my mind recently, although I should probably change it to say “a hundred different times” and not just three. I’m not embarrassed or ashamed to admit how many times I’ve begged the Lord to take things away from me. Whether it’s physical or mental pain, financial struggles, parental struggles—the list goes on and on. And just like in Paul’s case, God’s response is grace to navigate my problems rather than removing them.
We have to view our human weakness as being a platform for God’s strength to be displayed. It’s about acknowledging and embracing our human frailty and letting God‘s power work through us. I’m reminded to find joy in my weaknesses because I am met with Jesus during them. My human weakness is met with His strength. Your weakness might be the end of your own strength, but it’s only the beginning of God’s.
My Light for My Lord 