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“But he said to me (Paul), ‘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. 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” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). NIV
The Passion Translation says verse 10 this way, “So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me.”
What a radical idea to celebrate our weaknesses. It sounds completely absurd, but whether our weakness is physical, emotional, relational, intellectual, or something else, we can access God’s grace and strength as we do.
Here are six reasons to celebrate your weakness:
Let’s join the Apostle Paul in celebrating our weaknesses. Even if we are really struggling and need counseling, intervention, medical help, or accountability concerning our struggle, it is still a secret weapon to keep the grace and strength of God flowing in our direction.
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Steve Backlund is a prolific encourager, catalytic author, joy activator, and revivalist teacher. He brings transformational levels of hope to churches and organizations around the world. He is uniquely gifted to release hope, joy, and healthy leadership everywhere he goes.
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