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2 Corinthians 12:8-10, Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “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.

Paul continues this discussion on boasting but it takes a definite turn.  When he finishes with the "foolness" boasting about his attributes (which you recall he did to make a point to his rivals), he quickly states that he will only boast in his weaknesses.  Why?  Because in our weaknesses, God demonstrates his power.  In our weaknesses and shortcomings, Jesus has room to do his work.  We only think our earthly attributes make us strong.  It is truly our weaknesses that make us strong because that's where God comes in and demonstrates his miraculous work.

What are your weaknesses?  Rather than lamenting about them, have you ever thought that Christ might use them for his glory?  Take a moment and spend some time in prayer, submitting your weaknesses, really your whole life, to Jesus today. 

Let's pray...Lord Jesus, When I am weak, you are strong.  Help me remember that.  Lord, please take my strengths, my weaknesses, my whole self.  I surrender all to you.  In Your Name, Amen.