This devotional was written by Chloee Jean.
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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.2 Corinthians 12:9-10
I love reading this verse because it reminds me that I am never in a vulnerable position of weakness. What I mean by that is this: although I may be weak, God is always strong for me. If I can no longer walk, God has the strength to carry me through it. If I can no longer stand, God is strong enough to hold me up. I am never in a vulnerable spot of weakness because God is always in a position of power in spite of my weakness.
In a way, I think there is better strength found in our weakness. I say that because when we are strong, when we are at our best, we are relying on ourselves and not God and when we get in that mindset, we are relying on something temporary and not sturdy. So when we are found weak, we have no better option than to rely on someone who is eternal and all powerful, and once we get to that place, we are better strengthened to continue forward.
Friend, don’t be insecure by your weakness. Rather, embrace it for there is strength behind it. For our strength comes from God, not human hands or things of this world. And when our strength comes from God, nothing and no one can take that away from us. There is power in your weakness because it’s there we find true power and true strength.
So, if you’re feeling weak today, embrace that weakness! For it’s in that spot we get to experience God in all His glory and strength. We are not weak, we are just simply strengthened in our weakness by the One who is strong, all-powerful, and is always with us.
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Chloee Jean is a youth leader, a Podcaster, a Digital Creator, Worship Leader, Social Media Manager, and a firm believer in Christ. She was born and raised in a Christian home and spent her days as a little girl singing songs, playing around on the piano, and drawing with her crayons. After years of hardships and trials, Chloee found escape in her music and writing her own lyrics. She pursued a Worship Leader certificate at Bethel Music’s Worship School. When she completed her course, she led worship with her sister, Aliseea, at a small youth group they were both currently serving in. After they both stepped down from that role and during 2020’s pandemic, Chloee started her own podcast called W.O.W and small business, Simply by Chloee Jean. She now finds joy in speaking God’s Word, singing about it occasionally with her sister, and creating digital designs to point others back to God and His Word. When Chloee isn’t designing or podcasting, she spends quality time with her family by having game nights, a movie marathon, or even jamming out to some worship songs. To find her on social media, check out her Instagram page!