Dear Friends,
So, when you’re weak, rejoice?! That seems counter to our culture, where strength, self-sufficiency and independence are desired above all else. In our culture, we worship athletes, the rich and the famous. But the Bible says “in your weakness, I am made strong”. It’s perfectly ok to be weak, to have needs and to be dependent upon God. That’s the way you and I were designed to be. It also helps keep us from worshiping ourselves and our own means of existence. Truth is, every day and every thing we are and have been given, is a gift from God. It is only by His grace that we live and breath. Be blessed as you live this day fully as a gift from God. Peace and Love, Scott
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When Some Basic Need Is Lacking-time, energy, money-consider yourself blessed. Your very lack is an opportunity to latch onto Me in unashamed dependence. When you begin a day with inadequate resources, you must concentrate your efforts on the present moment. This is where you were meant to live-in the present; it is the place where I always await you. Awareness of your inadequacy is a rich blessing, training you to rely wholeheartedly on Me.
The truth is that self-sufficiency is a myth perpetuated by pride and temporary success. Health and wealth can disappear instantly, as can life itself. Rejoice in your insufficiency, knowing that
My power is made perfect in weakness.James 1:2
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,2 Corinthians 12:9 (NASB)
9And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness ” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young