Power in Weakness

I have been learning a lot lately about God's power being found in our weaknesses. I never completely understood what that meant, but lately I have been having to depend on God completely. It's funny, because when things are going right and I'm content at the place I am...all of a sudden, out of NOWHERE Jesus is like..."Okay Hannah, you're getting a little too confortable, how are you going to have the desire to depend on me if you think you're doing great on your own??" I've learned that if God starts to put these thoughts in my mind...usually the storm is coming. But do you know what?? I have learned that weakness is good. At the time it's painful and hard....but I have never been closer to God than in the times when I am the weakest.

Jesus wants us to realize, that without Him and His power ....we are NOTHING. We MUST depend on God in every situation and circumstance. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says..." 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." WOW. Jesus's power is PERFECT in weakness....in order for His power to be made perfect, I must be weak so He can work through me. It's OK to be weak....because Jesus wants to blow our minds with the strength that we lack on our own.

I am overwhelmed by everything that God has been teaching me lately. Honestly...this past week and a bit has been extremely hard because I've had to give up something I care about deeply. Very painful experience.... but at the same time I have never felt more content in resting and waiting on God and realizing 100% that this is all a part of His plan. I can only see the tip of the ice berg but He sees beneath the surface of the water. I am confident that God will do what He needs to do in my life, and during this time of weakness....God has proved Himself STRONG and worthy of my praise. Just remember, pain is temporary...and is necessary for growth. If we don't have pain, we truly don't have gain. Trust in Jesus, and let Him be the one to lift you up, not someone or something else.