Sometimes, I step back from my life and catch a glimpse of how I live it. Every now and then, I look a little deeper than the surface and see the person that I am.
Selfish, envious, bitter, lying, cruel, broken.
My sinful heart disgusts me.
In these moments, I am driven to my knees beneath the weight of utter despair. How can I be anything more than this, when I've already tried and have failed?
"But He said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
And in that moment when I acknowledge my weakness, He reminds me of His power. I am lost - He is faithful. I am broken - but with Him, I am made new.
I am loved, I am beautiful, I am precious in His sight.
I am cherished, I am accepted, I am forgiven.
On my own, I am nothing. But as soon as I abandon my human efforts, and am emptied of myself until there is nothing left, my God is there to become everything I need.
His grace is sufficient in my weakness.
"Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Hi Anita! I love the way you put this together! It's so comforting and fun to read!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet words! <3 Miss you all!
DeleteMiss you too! This is Lydia by the way:) I love how your personality and love for Jesus is so rich in your blog!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was you. ;) You're so sweet, Lydia. I so wish we could spend more time together - your friendship is one of the sweetest gifts God has given me!
DeleteThat is so encouraging! We need to have more talks together and have you guys out to our new place. It is always so fun being around and talking to you! Yes, God sure blessed us with you all
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