Daily Devotionals

There are moments in life when we come to the end of ourselves—when the demands of work, the weight of family responsibilities, or the ache of disappointment leave us feeling utterly depleted. Imagine a mother quietly closing the door to her child’s room after a sleepless night, or a man staring at an overwhelming to-do list before the sun rises. In these everyday scenes, we find ourselves longing for reserves of strength that seem out of reach. These moments of weakness aren’t rare; they are woven into the ordinary fabric of our lives.

Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:9 speak directly to these places of exhaustion and insufficiency. He records God’s gentle response to his own pleading for relief: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” The story behind these words is one of persistent struggle—a “thorn in the flesh” that would not go away. Instead of removing the struggle, God offered something greater: His sustaining grace, a promise that His strength shines brightest when our own strength fails. In this paradox, Paul learned to embrace his weakness, not as a defeat, but as an opportunity for Christ’s power to be displayed.

God invites us to see our limitations through a new lens. Instead of hiding or resenting our weaknesses, He calls us to bring them into His presence with honesty and trust. It is here, in the rawness of our need, that we discover His grace is not just enough—it is abundant. Our emptiness becomes a canvas for His sufficiency, and our vulnerability a doorway through which His power enters. Rather than shame, we find hope; rather than defeat, we find the miracle of God working in and through us.

Practically, this means each day we can surrender our anxieties, inadequacies, and fears to Him. We can pray, “Lord, I can’t, but You can,” and rest in the assurance that He delights to meet us in our need. When we feel overwhelmed, we can pause and remember that we are never alone. God’s grace is not theoretical; it is a living reality, offered moment by moment to those who lean into Him.

Be encouraged today: Your weakness is not a barrier to God’s love or power—it is an invitation. Trust that His grace will carry you, and His power will transform your need into a testimony of His faithfulness. Let your heart rest in the sufficiency of Christ, knowing that He is always enough for you.