In this day and age we are all so concerned with ourselves. At the same time we are always looking over our shoulder to see what the person next is doing and how we measure up. Our friends, family spouse etc… We compare our journey to theirs and for some reason we have decided that if we somehow are not where they are or have not succeeded in as many things as them then we have failed. We put so much pressure on ourselves to always be better, but not in a healthy way, but rather in a way that stresses us out unnecessarily, and that’s when we start to doubt ourselves.

When we feel like we have failed we feel weak. I have come to realize that when I am weak I am actually at my strongest because I am not in control and I can actually let God be in control of my life. It is such a liberating feeling to know that when I don’t know what to do anymore, I know that God Who holds my future is in control. You see, two people can never be fully in control at the same time and be effective; ultimately somebody has to be in the passenger’s seat.

​”And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”

Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.”

2 Corinthians 12: 9​

I can’t speak for anyone else, but if I am in control of my life all of the time then when things do go wrong ( and trust me they will )? I will not be able to handle it in my own strength, I am imperfect, impatient, short tempered and insecure. BUT, if I put my unfortunate circumstances in God’s hands and let Him take the driver’s seat, all of a sudden my vision becomes clearer, I become stronger and I get a confidence that I can only get from Him. I even become a nicer person and I can be who He has called me to be.

You see, God wants us to get to that point where we are weak so that we can rely on Him, because He wants us to win in life, He wants us to succeed in everything that we do. But when we do it alone we will always be struggling, we will be looking over to other lanes in the traffic so to speak. When you get distracted, that is when you get into an accident​.

Ways that have helped me to stay focused when I feel like I am weak:

1: Read the word of God – it is alive!

The Bible renews your soul, gives you vision for your future and it’s Gods voice speaking into your situation.

2: Surround yourself with people that build you up not break you down​

Life is too short for negativity and people who don’t edify your life.

Be an encourager and you will attract encouraging people into your life.

3: Have that one person you trust with your life that you can tell everything to

A mentor, someone older and wiser that can be honest with you and with whom you can be honest with.

4: Always make sure your speech of others and yourself is positive

Always honour with your words even if the person isn’t in the room and even if the person upsets, frustrates or irritates you.

In my weakness, God is my strength.  Therefore, I am strong, when I am weak!

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