Strength in Failure
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.—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.—Hebrews 11:3 NIV
How you respond to circumstances that are beyond your control has a lot to do with the depth of your faith. When you trust that God is the Master of the Universe and is in control of your life, you develop patience, tolerance and grace to handle any challenge.
Lord, help me to cultivate my faith, to grow spiritually so that my strong beliefs can can guide me through any adversity.
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.—2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.—Proverbs 12:22 (NIV)
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.—Proverbs 3:3–4 (NIV)