Sufficient Grace

From: Our Daily Bread Ministries - Anne Cetas

2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you."

We long to “shred” memories of bad things that others have done to us or difficult circumstances we’re going through. The apostle Paul wanted relief from his present suffering, an infirmity that made him feel weak (2 Cor. 12:7-10). "But God said to him, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.'"

God didn’t take away the problem. Instead, He gave Paul the grace to live with it.

Difficulties burden us as we mull them over in our minds, affecting our relationships and our outlook on life. We as believers in Christ have a place to take these burdens. First Peter 5:7 tells us, "Cast all your care upon the Lord, for He cares for you."

Whenever life’s burdens oppress you
And trials seem too much to face,
Remember God’s strength in your weakness;
He’ll give you His power and grace.