Weaknesses

I read something today that really made me think, and I wanted to share it with you. First, let me say I've had a stressful week and I let my temper get the best of me. I work in the restaurant business, where every day I work in a high-stress environment. I do my best to be a calm, Christian person, but I am human and my sinful nature sometimes - and regrettably - gets the best of me.

Okay, so I read a scripture today from 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then I am strong."

Wow! I was weak when I let sinful nature dominate my actions Saturday night at work. I should have leaned on God for comfort and support, for in my moment of weakness, He would have made me strong. I am so excited that I never have to go through trials by myself. All I have to do is lean on God! As good as I try to be, there will always be moments where I'm weak and it is a joy to me to know that I have an infinite source of strength.

Praise God!

Lord, forgive me for my weakness, but thank you for being there for me to make me strong. Even after the fact, I know I am stronger now and I can withstand my sinful nature that much more. I love you so much for everything you freely give. God I lean on you now to make me a strong beacon of your love and life to those around me. Amen.