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Strength vs. Grace

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Being a part of this global pandemic has allowed me to function in a space of truth asking God for more strength instead He continues to give more grace. The scripture says: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness...2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV), I encourage you to read the entire chapter for the fullness of this revelation and use another version of the bible.


Would you take strength over grace? Think about each month you were not connected to a physical church building did you think, how am I going to make it, especially if you were amongst good company and fellowship. You are not alone. So many others felt the same weakness, but God has given us grace over strength. See, it is in these perilous times, I have found myself and others asking this same thing, “Lord give me strength.” Now I am asking, is that all we want from God? Reread 2 Corinthians 12:9, God was talking to Paul after he had sought God three times for strength and the Lord replied "My grace is sufficient for thee." In essence, grace is what God offers; he tells us  “My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Throughout life we will face many challenges and make lots of choices.  We must find a solid truth to stand on and not fall for every fleeting moment of temptation. 


If you have been waiting for something magical to happen and asking; Lord give me strength to get to work on time, deal with my children, or my husband, or my co-workers, or the people on the subway, or church folk, or to pay my tithes...oh the list could go on an on.  Breathe, and remember to seek first the kingdom of God (Matt 6:33) and allow the truth of knowing  God has done it before, he will do it again. So, if the word was given so richly to Paul and the word of God is perfect in every way! Then God's grace is sufficient for us, for His strength is made perfect in our  weakness. 


That's it and that's all!

Be encouraged to walk the word in your life today.


Love your sister in Christ,

Latoya


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