We live in a world that teaches us to hide our weakness. Strength is praised, independence is admired and if we appear vulnerable, that can be mistaken for failure. Weakness is a hard thing to be happy about. Because weakness is often looked down upon, we may become ashamed when we feel tired, uncertain or not enough. We often try to cover our struggles, believing that if others see our weakness, they will think less of us or even try to take advantage of us.

God sees weakness differently. He is not impressed by our ability to appear strong. He is moved by our willingness to depend on Him. He is our strength and His power is made perfect in weakness. Our weakness is not something to hide from God. It is something to bring to Him. When we are exhausted, feel fear and doubt, He offers strength that goes beyond our own abilities. He lifts what we can’t carry and restores what we can’t fix.

Instead of being ashamed, we can be honest. Instead of pretending, we can trust God. He doesn’t expect perfection and He invites surrender. In our submission, we create a space for God to work within us and carry our burdens.

Because He bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! Psalm 116:2 NLT

Joni Eareckson Tada an American evangelical Christian is an author, radio host, artist and founder of Joni PTL, Joni and Friends which is an organization that accelerates Christian ministry in the disability community as she herself is a quadriplegic. The weaker I am, the harder I must lean on God’s grace; the harder I lean on Him, the stronger I discover Him to be, and the bolder my testimony to His grace.

We are all familiar with the song, “Jesus Loves Me”. Remember the lines “Little ones to Him belong. We are weak but He is strong”. Thanks be to God for His unconditional love for us!

Patty