But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. ~2 Corinthians 4:7
Have you ever felt fragile? Overwhelmed with the cares of the world that you feel like you just might break? I have. I felt like that yesterday and I cried out to God. I was gripping the reins hard, but what I realized is that I was gripping the wrong thing. I needed to be grasping God's hand and surrendering it all to Him.
My friend reminded me that His grace is sufficient for 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.( 2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
When I did not think I would make it, I did. Not by my power, but His. Jesus gives me victory. It is he who strengthens me. Feeling fragile was okay because it drew me closer to Him. I remember just saying 'Jesus do it" and He did.
Fragile days remind me to walk humbly with God. They remind me to have compassion for other. This world is crazy, but I have a Father who rules. A Father who is not surprised. A Father who holds my hands. Today is a better day. Circumstances have not changed, but the promise of God remains. His strength flows through me.
Lord, I am a jar of clay. I have cracks, but that allows your light to shine through me. Keep me humbled and surrendered. Thank You for keeping me. Thank You for allowing me to walk in victory. Thank You for Jesus. Bless all those who may be feeling fragile today. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
