His grace
January 13, 2012
“What do you do when the doctor comes into the waiting room, puts his hand on your shoulder, and says, “I’m sorry.” What are you going to say to God when all you do is pray to God to take the thorn away, and all you hear Him say is, “My grace is sufficient.” He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. (Galatians 2:9)”” – Shane Barnard
I have been so restless lately.
The past few months have consisted a lot of being convicted about a hundred different things, wanting to live my life differently, failing a hundred more times, and asking God to help me truly love Him.
I don’t want to be lukewarm anymore.
I don’t want to say that I’m a follower of Jesus, but live a life obsessed with comfort and security.
That’s not the kind of life He’s asked me to live.
He’s asked that I love Him with all my heart.
He’s asked me to love others and share His Truth with them.
He’s asked me to stop worrying about myself so much, because He’s working all things together for good for those who love Him.
Now I wait to see what this will look like lived out. Where will I go? Who are the ones He has in mind for me to love? How will I know?
And in this season of waiting and praying for guidance, I hear Him quietly saying, “My grace is sufficient for you.” Do I believe that? Do I believe that His grace is enough?
Is it more sufficient than the comfort of my family, my home, my boyfriend, my own plans?
Do I really believe that He is the only one who can satisfy my heart?
