"I do it myself". It is something that you hear often from toddlers. I remember so many times waiting (not so) patiently while a niece or nephew tried hard to do something that I knew was too hard for them. They worked on whatever it was breaking down in frustration, sometimes grunting, sometimes screaming, sometimes ending in a temper tantrum. Finally, they would either do it poorly and get frustrated or finally realize they need help. In the end, their strength and patience is spent.
This week, my own weakness in life hit me. I realized that I can't do it. I can't thrive in the midst of fighting the daily battles and tedium that goes with chronic illnesses. The battle to survive is tough each day. Trying to live for Christ on top of that can seem to be too much.
God graciously showed me something. I have been trying to live this Christian life in my own strength. I have been trying to "do it myself." I fail frequently. Yet, God has promised His power. In His strength, I can do it, but only through His strength.
- Acts 6
- Romans 15:13
- 1 Corinthians 2:3-5, 12
- 2 Corinthians 3:4-18; 4:7; 6:4; 12:9-10
- Galatians 5:22-23
- Ephesians 1:17-21; 3:14-21
- Philippians 3:8-11
- Colossians 1:29
- 1 Peter 1:3
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