Embrace Your Weakness

All of us have weaknesses. Whether we like it or not, our physical bodies will decay. The strength that we have will wane as each year passes by. It is in these moments that we are the strongest. Why is that so? Because it is when we are weak that we turn to the One who is strong; the One who gives us the strength that we truly need.

Our weaknesses take different shapes and forms. Some might have a debilitating disease that causes them to be always on their knees to seek the sustenance and empowerment of God. Some might have a weakness that limits them to perform to the best of their abilities. This could also be used by God as a way to humble them and rid them of the arrogance of self-reliance and to truly rely on the One who is trustworthy and could richly supply us with everything we need. It could be cancer, migraine, speech impediment, polio, physical abnormality, mental disorder, the normal physical degradation of our bodies, and so on. The list of weaknesses could go on and on and vary differently per person. The point is all of us have weaknesses and we need to embrace these weaknesses and use it for the glory of God.

As we embrace our weakness, it ushers us to rely on the God of almighty strength. As we embrace our limits, it ushers us into humble dependence on the God of unlimited grace. As we embrace our flaws, it reminds us of the perfect love of our Savior that is not based on how flawed we are but on how flawless His love is for us.

Let us not be discouraged. God gives us the sufficient grace we need in our weaknesses.