Abundant Grace

In referring to his "thorn in the flesh," the Apostle Paul wrote this:

"Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses...for when I am weak, then I am strong."

I must confess that I have often asked God to take away the grief, the heavy heart, the loneliness, the sadness that I feel. I think He is doing that, gradually, and I am thankful. But I'm impatient and want instant healing. However, the Lord speaks through this passage and says to me, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness."

I'm glad He doesn't say, "You need to be strong, and then I will be strong." Rather, He is saying, "I'm at my best when you have nothing left." All that is left is to rest in Jesus. To believe His Word. To allow Him to do His work. To know His timing is perfect. To thank Him for His faithfulness.