Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9b
Paul learned a valuable lesson. To embrace weakness is to allow Christ the ability to take up residence in us. Our weaknesses are reminders of our humanity Although we have the power of God at our disposal, we will never be equal to Him. He is always greater. We will always be lesser.
Then why is it that I spend so much time and effort trying to overcome my weaknesses - trying to simply be strong - rather than embracing them? I am not saying that I should give into weakness - acknowledging a weakness does not give me the freedom to sin. It gives the Spirit the room to dwell - the space to heal - the power to strengthen me. When will I learn that to embrace a weakness is to give it to Christ?
Lord, my whole life seems to be filled with escape routes. I'm weary from running away. We are called to flee temptation, but somehow running has become my solution for most things. I cannot hide from my weaknesses. Eventually, they always find me. Isn't it interesting how the heart is made stronger by running, yet the body is strengthened by resistance. Any athlete will tell you. A balanced training regiment requires both aerobic exercise and weight training.
Help me, Spirit, to flee temptation but to push against weakness - to face it - to give You freedom to carry it for me.
I am made stronger when I let You do the work.