“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

When I read this verse, I often think of it as applying solely to major events in one’s life. But it dawned on me during my morning prayer that it applies even to the little things!

I often envy those who are compassionate with their words, easily able to come up with the right words to say to comfort a friend or to celebrate with them. I am not like that. I am not spontaneous. My first impulse is to say a one-word response even though in my mind and heart there is so much more I want to say. I want to craft my words that matches my heart, and for me, that takes time and focus. I suppose part of the reason is my technical background — saying things without emotion and straight to the point. Also, I have acquired worldly wisdom that I had been used to in the corporate world, and I want to replace it with godly wisdom. I often end up praying, “Lord, I don’t know what to say. Help me to say the right words, and I want to be sincere.”

And the Lord answers my prayer. And I come up with words that come from my heart, but His way not mine. His strength in my weakness. I cannot take credit for that, because although I love the end result, I would not have been able to communicate the words if I had done them alone.

And so, my confidence comes from the Lord. I will not be frustrated with my weakness. He is gracious! In my weakness, He is my strength. Thank You, Lord!