But He said to me, "My grace is enough for you; for My strength and power are made perfect and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness." Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ may rest upon me!
2 Corinthians 12:9
Lately I've been given a lot of different opportunities to share God, to bless others with my talents, and to lead. In this same time period I have been appalled at myself for my lack of discipline (mostly concerning time usage), my extreme tiredness, my low dosage of passion (for God or anything), and blatant dislike and unlove of some of God's precious people. Because of both of the extremes I have been confused, guilty feeling, and/or fearful. I see my failings and weaknesses and wonder, "How does God use someone as I?"
A few of these issues I know how to clean up, while others seem to be so hard for me. This verse, though not an excuse for sin or laziness, helped me today. I will not let my failings (which are all in the past... even if only a minute ago) bring me to guilt and fear, but I will rejoice to know that's not where I'm stuck. God's power and strength will help to overcome. His grace will lead me on. I will continue to walk on despite weaknesses- for God's glory and power will rest upon me. I will rejoice and glory in my infirmities- for God's grace and strength will shine brighter through it!
God still used me despite my utter failings lately and He will continue to! This will not be an excuse to continue failing, but will be the reason I will continue rejoicing in Him and falling into His loving arms!
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