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THE SEED OF GRACE: GRACE THROUGH HARD TIMES

This passage teaches us that the grace of God is incredibly powerful and can sustain us through even the toughest times. When we recognize our own weaknesses and experience the grace of God in those moments, we come to understand the depth of God's love for us. It is in our weaknesses that God's strength shines through, and we can find comfort and peace in knowing that we are not alone.

Grace is a really important and powerful truth that we hear about a lot in church. But what is it, exactly? Well, grace is when God gives us something we don't deserve, like his strength, forgiveness or blessings, and it's not because we did anything to earn it. We can't earn grace through good deeds or trying to be a good person.

So often, we try to hide our weaknesses and present a facade of strength to the world. But when we embrace our weaknesses and allow God to work through them, His power can truly transform us.

We can find comfort in knowing that we do not have to be perfect or have it all together, because God's grace is sufficient for us.

SOUL PRAYER:

Dear God,

As I reflect on II Corinthians 12:9 NKJV, I am reminded that your grace is sufficient for me and that your strength is made perfect in my weaknesses. When I feel weak and overwhelmed, I pray that I will turn to you and trust in your grace to sustain me.

Please help me to embrace my weaknesses and allow you to work through them. May I never be ashamed of my limitations, but instead find comfort in knowing that your power can truly transform me.

Thank you for the promise that your grace is enough for me. May I always remember this as I face the challenges and difficulties of life. And may I never forget that it is in my weakness that your strength can truly shine through.

In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

SOUL REFLECTION:

1. How does relying on God's grace help us through difficult times when we feel weak and helpless?
2. In what ways can we experience the power of God's grace when we are facing challenges and hardships?
3. How can we cultivate a heart of thankfulness and gratitude even in the midst of difficult circumstances, knowing that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness?