2/18/25 Strength for the Moment
Fr. Patrick Bush- Feb 18
- 2 min read
Takeaway: Relying on God’s power in critical times.
“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
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for this time to draw near to You. Open my heart to Your Word, fill my mind with Your truth, and strengthen my spirit with Your presence. Help me to listen, learn, and live with faith and boldness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Reflection
Life often brings moments that feel too heavy to bear—unexpected loss, overwhelming responsibility, seasons of doubt. In these times, we may feel weak, inadequate, or even helpless. Yet, Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:9 remind us that God’s power is not just available in our weakness—it is perfected in it.
Paul knew what it meant to struggle. He prayed repeatedly for relief from a “thorn in the flesh,” but God’s response was not to remove the hardship. Instead, He gave Paul something even greater: His all-sufficient grace. Rather than eliminating the struggle, God infused Paul with divine strength, enabling him to endure and even rejoice in his weakness.
This truth is vital for us today. When we face trials, we often pray for escape, but God may choose to provide endurance instead. He gives us strength for the moment—not always an immediate solution, but the grace to persevere. His strength carries us when we have none of our own. His power is displayed when we surrender our self-sufficiency and lean fully on Him.
Are you feeling weak today? Do you face a challenge that seems beyond your ability to handle? Rest in the promise that God’s grace is enough. You don’t have to be strong on your own—His power will sustain you.
Application
• Identify an area where you feel weak or unprepared and surrender it to God.
• Pray for God’s strength to sustain you in difficult moments.
• Take a step forward in faith, trusting that God will provide exactly what you need.
Closing Prayer
Prayer: Lord, I confess that I often try to rely on my own strength. But today, I choose to rest in Your grace. Fill me with Your power and remind me that my weakness is an opportunity for Your strength to shine. Thank You for being my strength in every moment. Amen.
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