Trust God for Strength (Nov13)
Paul defended his ministry by
showing how individuals can be
reconciled to a loving God. And he
pleads with the Corinthian church
to be reconciled to him as their
spiritual father. In his final words,
Paul draws upon his authority as
an apostle to exhort the rebellious
to repent so that his approaching
visit can be a time of rejoicing.
Lord, we’ll be Strengthened by You:
Three different times I begged
the Lord to take (my thorn in the
flesh) away. Each time He said:
My grace is all you need.
My power works best in weakness.
So now I am glad to boast about
my weaknesses, so that the power
of Christ can work through me.
That’s why I take pleasure in
my weaknesses, hardships and
troubles that I suffer for Christ.
For when I am weak, then I am
strong (2 Cor 12:8-10). Amen.
Lord, I have plenty of weaknesses
to give You. And You know all
my frailties that keep me feeling
insufficient. But You Lord are
my sufficiency and my strength.
I depend on You; and I surrender
my frailties to You. And please
step into my gaps & weaknesses
with Yourself and Your help. Amen
Lord, teach me the art of looking
to You God instead of being
just immersed at my problems.
Remind me Lord that anything
of lasting value in my life is
really because of You, not me;
for success come from You.
And give me eyes of faith that
I may press on even when I feel
being totally overwhelmed. Amen.
Lord, You promise in Your Word
that Your power works best in
my weaknesses. So Lord work in
and through all my weaknesses.
I am thankful and grateful that
I don’t have to be perfect so
that I can be useful to You. And
help me to trust in Your strength.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.