2 Corinthians 12:9
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.
This is a verse I have known and probably quoted before. However, before now I have never really understood it or had to really apply it. The background of this verse is Paul writing to the church in Corinth and before verse 9 he talks about his pride wanting to boast about all God has revealed to him. So God allows what he calls "a thorn in my side, a messenger of Satan" to torment him or remind him of his weakness. He said 3 times I pleaded with God to remove it but God replied "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness". So Paul starts to boast in his weakness instead of his strengths so that Christ may have the glory.
We have had to "trust" God to provide since I've been home with the kids. And I have always considered myself a strong Christian and someone who has a strong faith. And I really thought I was putting all my trust in God these past two and a half years. A couple of weeks ago I realized that was the farthest thing from the truth. I told myself and everyone that I was trusting in God to provide all the while having a back-up plan (a savings account at the bank). So even though I said I trusted God to provide, what I really meant was that if he didn't we would be ok anyway because of our savings. Pretty arrogant huh? Marvin has taken over the budget shortly before we moved so I haven't had a real grasp on our finances until the last week in July.
After our vacation and Camden's finger incident settled Marvin and I sat down for one of our monthly budget discussions. In the discussion it was revealed to me that in October of this year if something didn't change in our finances I would be looking for a job or we would be living on the street.
No more back-up no more savings no more relying on our own means or devices. We decided to start praying every night together and on our own that God would show us where He wanted me to be. I really have felt a "conviction/calling" to stay home with our children but I quickly realized that if God wasn't behind us 100% there is no way this was going to continue through the rest of the year.
Its been 15 days and all I can say is God is awesome and His mercies are wonderful! Things are falling into place step by step everyday and Marvin and I both believe this is what God wants for our family. I am so thankful for a loving, patient God who is willing to look past all of my arrogant plans and show me that His way is best and His timing is perfect!
These past few days I have had the song by Mandisa stuck in my head.....link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZI2gOBvBHk
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Monday, August 15, 2011
His grace is sufficient for me!
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2 Corinthians 12:9
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.
This is a verse I have known and probably quoted before. However, before now I have never really understood it or had to really apply it. The background of this verse is Paul writing to the church in Corinth and before verse 9 he talks about his pride wanting to boast about all God has revealed to him. So God allows what he calls "a thorn in my side, a messenger of Satan" to torment him or remind him of his weakness. He said 3 times I pleaded with God to remove it but God replied "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness". So Paul starts to boast in his weakness instead of his strengths so that Christ may have the glory.
We have had to "trust" God to provide since I've been home with the kids. And I have always considered myself a strong Christian and someone who has a strong faith. And I really thought I was putting all my trust in God these past two and a half years. A couple of weeks ago I realized that was the farthest thing from the truth. I told myself and everyone that I was trusting in God to provide all the while having a back-up plan (a savings account at the bank). So even though I said I trusted God to provide, what I really meant was that if he didn't we would be ok anyway because of our savings. Pretty arrogant huh? Marvin has taken over the budget shortly before we moved so I haven't had a real grasp on our finances until the last week in July.
After our vacation and Camden's finger incident settled Marvin and I sat down for one of our monthly budget discussions. In the discussion it was revealed to me that in October of this year if something didn't change in our finances I would be looking for a job or we would be living on the street.
No more back-up no more savings no more relying on our own means or devices. We decided to start praying every night together and on our own that God would show us where He wanted me to be. I really have felt a "conviction/calling" to stay home with our children but I quickly realized that if God wasn't behind us 100% there is no way this was going to continue through the rest of the year.
Its been 15 days and all I can say is God is awesome and His mercies are wonderful! Things are falling into place step by step everyday and Marvin and I both believe this is what God wants for our family. I am so thankful for a loving, patient God who is willing to look past all of my arrogant plans and show me that His way is best and His timing is perfect!
These past few days I have had the song by Mandisa stuck in my head.....link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZI2gOBvBHk
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.
This is a verse I have known and probably quoted before. However, before now I have never really understood it or had to really apply it. The background of this verse is Paul writing to the church in Corinth and before verse 9 he talks about his pride wanting to boast about all God has revealed to him. So God allows what he calls "a thorn in my side, a messenger of Satan" to torment him or remind him of his weakness. He said 3 times I pleaded with God to remove it but God replied "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness". So Paul starts to boast in his weakness instead of his strengths so that Christ may have the glory.
We have had to "trust" God to provide since I've been home with the kids. And I have always considered myself a strong Christian and someone who has a strong faith. And I really thought I was putting all my trust in God these past two and a half years. A couple of weeks ago I realized that was the farthest thing from the truth. I told myself and everyone that I was trusting in God to provide all the while having a back-up plan (a savings account at the bank). So even though I said I trusted God to provide, what I really meant was that if he didn't we would be ok anyway because of our savings. Pretty arrogant huh? Marvin has taken over the budget shortly before we moved so I haven't had a real grasp on our finances until the last week in July.
After our vacation and Camden's finger incident settled Marvin and I sat down for one of our monthly budget discussions. In the discussion it was revealed to me that in October of this year if something didn't change in our finances I would be looking for a job or we would be living on the street.
No more back-up no more savings no more relying on our own means or devices. We decided to start praying every night together and on our own that God would show us where He wanted me to be. I really have felt a "conviction/calling" to stay home with our children but I quickly realized that if God wasn't behind us 100% there is no way this was going to continue through the rest of the year.
Its been 15 days and all I can say is God is awesome and His mercies are wonderful! Things are falling into place step by step everyday and Marvin and I both believe this is what God wants for our family. I am so thankful for a loving, patient God who is willing to look past all of my arrogant plans and show me that His way is best and His timing is perfect!
These past few days I have had the song by Mandisa stuck in my head.....link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZI2gOBvBHk
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