2 Corinthians 12:9 “ My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. “ So I am glad to boast about my weakness so that the power of Christ can work through me.”

I have been feeling rough for over a month now. That is a long time in my books. I had bouts of colitis years ago, in fact, I was sure it was in the past. Clearly, I was wrong.

I was reflecting on this verse this morning and wondered what this means for me as I feel weak and tired most days. I tend to be an energetic, and” just it done” kind of person, but lately, that just has not been my story.

Here are my 3 takeaways from this verse as I am living in it right now.

God’s grace gives me room and permission to take a break when I don’t feel well, or cancel plans I had hoped to keep, but just can’t. He gives me permission and the capacity to say no and rest, without feeling guilty.
I feel His power when I can do things beyond what I in my own strength feel capable of. As much as being unwell is not great, it is a wonderful thing to come to the end of myself and all my resources and look to God. I have found Him faithful each time.
At the end of each day, as I have experienced His grace and strength, I say thank you to Him for His kind enduring presence.

Dear Father,

Thank you for helping me even write today. Thank you for Your presence with me and that You are my healer. While I am grateful for Doctors, I know that ultimately, You are my healer and you are a trustworthy one! Thank you for today, it is still a day that You have made and I chose to rejoice and be glad in it.

In Jesus Name,

Amen