“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.”

2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT

No one is super proud of their weaknesses. It’s just not our human nature to say, “Look Mom! I failed the math test!” Or “Wow, I am so proud of myself for getting impatient with the slow cashier.” Uh…no.

Paul is writing to tell us that it’s not what our weakness does for us but it’s what Jesus can do through our weaknesses. Every time we are weak it’s an opportunity for us to surrender to Jesus and say, “Okay, I’m not very good at this, but I know You are greater and can make all things possible. Please use me and help me, Lord ”

The best way to tap into God’s grace when we need it in our weakest moments is through stopping, taking a deep breath, and praying. Prayer allows us to focus our attention on a Father who always has a helping hand stretched out when we need it most.

I pray today you realize your weakness isn’t about you. Your weakness is about giving Jesus the wheel and saying, “You’ve got this better than I do.”

-HJ ❤️