Day 35 - God's Power In Your Weakness

We are weak ...yet by God's power we will live with Him to serve you.

2 CORINTHIANS 13:4 (NIV)

I am with you; that is all you need.  My power shows up best in weak people.

2 CORINTHIANS 12:9a (LB)

"...God loves to use imperfect, ordinary people to do extraordinary things in spite of their weakness." p273

"When you think of the limitations in your life, you may be tempted to conclude, 'God could never use me.'  But God is never limited by our limitations.  In fact, He enjoys putting His great power into ordinary containers." p273

"Admit your weaknesses.  Own up to your imperfections.  Stop pretending to have it all together, and be honest about yourself.  Instead of living in denial or making excuses, take the time to identify your personal weaknesses." p274

"God often attaches a major weakness to a major strength to keep our egos in check.  A limitation can act as a governor to keep us from going too fast and running ahead of God." p274

"God specialise in turning weakness into strengths.  He wants to take your greatest weakness and transform it." p276

"When satan points out your weakness, agree with him and fill your heart with praise for Jesus, who 'understands every weakness of ours,' and for the Holy Spirit, who 'helps us in our weakness.'" p277

Point to Ponder: 

God works best when I admit my weakness.

Verse to Remember: 

"My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9a (NIV)

Question to Consider: 

Am I limiting God's power in my life by trying to hide my weaknesses?  What do I need to be honest about in order to help others?