I am learning that... well, I am weak! When I try doing everything on my own strength I fall flat on my face, stress creeps in, low self-esteem arises, feeling of failure erupts, disappointment floods over me, and I feel the urge to hide. So, why do I eventually try doing it on my own strength again when I know the outcome? Well, I quickly forget I am weak and don't have the strength to juggle life on my own. BUT, I am learning that I don't have to try and do anything on my own, I have Jesus Christ in me.
(II Corinthians 12:9-10) God says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Lord, thank you for teaching me that You are right there waiting to help me in all things. Continue to reveal Yourself to me as I spend time in your Word, the Bible. I place my hope and trust in you and not myself. It's difficult being a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a friend... when I try doing things myself I cannot fulfill any of those roles well, but I am learning... with you ALL things are possible.
(Phillipians 4:4-8, 13)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
