I was told recently that I am ‘amazing’ because of something I do every day; but I just shook my head in denial as I thought of all the reasons I am not so ‘amazing’ at what I do. Then as I thought about it later, I realized the ‘amazing’ part of me that this person saw was God’s grace. Instead of letting me stay where I was, God brought along circumstances that have allowed me to exercise a very weak muscle, and His grace has filled in the spaces I’ve been unable to reach. He has written a second part to my story by taking one of my weakest points and strengthening it so I can use it for His glory. When I mess up, it doesn’t mean that all His work has been erased; it is simply more room for Him to work in me. God’s grace is greater than all my flaws and weaknesses.
So whenever my insecurities come knocking, I have something that will make them leave. My weaknesses are still very real and they will be a part of me until I reach Heaven, but God’s grace and power trump them all. And, the next time somebody points out an ability I have, I can point to God’s grace and love. God specializes in taking weakness and manifesting His strength in it.
In the mist of my disabilities… God’s grace
Working in me to transform my weaknesses into His strengths… God’s grace
Like sunlight shining through cracks in a wall and creating beauty… God’s grace
Can I just say, hallelujah! I serve a mighty God, and He deserves more praise than I could ever give Him.
Proclaiming His Goodness 
Rebecca, you are wise for your years. Keep inspiring us older folk. Love you.
LikeLike
So so true, I wouldn’t be where I am without His grace and mercy; filling the holes where I would normally fall in. Thank you for the encouragement!
LikeLike
You have a beautiful heart. One thing im learning in this area is that God isn’t “using” us – we are not His tool, we are his children. He wants us to know how much He loves us. We can’t mess this life up. The second we believe that, it takes away guilt, it takes away any feelings of having disabilities, it takes away feelings of inadequacy. We have all of the power of God inside of us in the form of the holy spirit. With that, we can do the unthinkable…and that’s where we begin to understand His love and grace for us and it will naturally flow out of us. He gives us opportunities to strengthen our confidence in Him! I recently heard God tell me to “give the grace I’ve been given”…sounds straight forward and simple (and it is), but in that I have to accept that grace for myself and not beat myself up for what I think I’ve messed up and remember that im 100% forgiven, and 100% capable of giving what I’ve been given!
You are capable of more than you know, and you have a beautiful heart. Keep listening for God, and be bold with what he’s given you…his holy spirit…its alive and active inside of you.
LikeLike
You are amazing! Keep up the great work. I enjoy your thoughts and insite very much. Great to see you today.
LikeLike