Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I was asked recently to make a cushion from a jumper which had belonged to a lady's deceased father as a 'memory' cushion. I've never done one before and was aware it was a very precious jumper so didn't want to make a mistake! I prayed about it a lot and asked the Holy Spirit for how to do it as she wanted the collar and arms left intact which made it more complicated. I'm pleased to say I did successfully finish it last night. Thank You Lord.
Before I began I used this verse which is similar to the one we looked at recently about not being able to do anything without God and here Paul is saying 'but we can do everything through Christ'.
So what is it that makes that statement possible? It's the grace of God that enables and empowers us to do what we have to do.
2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."
Take heart if you have weaknesses because God says His grace is bigger and stronger than any of your weak areas. In fact He's saying they won't hinder you because it just gives His grace a place to show up and be shown off for His glory and to let us rest on Him so we can stop struggling so much.
So whatever challenge we have to deal with or difficult situation we face let's remember we're not dealing with it on our own but we have the grace of God to call on 24/7 to help us. Remember He calls us to His throne all the time to receive mercy and to find grace in time of need, but we have to go to God to get it. (Hebrews 4:16)
Whatever we have to do today just stop for a minute, let's relax and ask God for His help, His favour and His empowering grace and He'll make sure we''ll overcome and we'll be just fine, just like me and the cushion.😊
Have a blessed weekend everyone. x
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