Hello, friends! This post is part of Kate Motaung's "Five Minute Friday," which she hosts on her blog and on Facebook. Even though it is no longer Friday, I still wanted to share a few thoughts and a song with you.

Friday's prompt was "weak".

As I looked at the word "weak" I was reminded of the verse in II Corinthians 12:9 (NLT):

"Each time he said, My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me."

As a human being, I don't often like to admit my weakness, whether it be for food or not being able to do something. However, as a believer, that is what I need to do. Because when I come to the end of myself, that is really when God can take the little bit I have to offer and do something big!

As I grow older, I realize more and more that I am weak, but in His power, I am made strong. I am so thankful that I don't need to stay in my "weak" state, but I can walk daily in the authority of His name, strength, and power to live this life on earth. 

I also like how the verse reads in the Amplified Bible " but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me."

This song recorded by CeCe Winans beautifully portrays the power of God's strength. I pray you are blessed as you listen and reflect on His strength.