Your true strength

 ‘And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”’  - 2 Corinthians 12: 9

PRAYER THOUGHT: KNOWING we don’t always have the wisdom or the strength to cope with life’s challenges – whether personal, imposed, or pandemic related – must not lead us to despair. In fact, the opposite is true. When we realize our own weakness and turn to God, it qualifies us to receive His supply of power and patience. You can do “all things through Christ”, Paul taught, and the Bible gives many examples including Joseph who, while in a dungeon, was asked to interpret Pharoah’s prayer. “I can’t do it by myself,” Joseph replied, “but God will tell you what it means!” (Genesis 41: 16). His reaction was a rare combination of humility and trust, which is exactly what we need to overcome life’s challenges. So, when you’re scared, speak His awesome calm, patience, and courage over yourself and others. It will be uplifting, as it was to Joseph, who God made fruitful.