Have you ever felt like your weaknesses were too much to bear, like the burdens of life were pressing down harder than you could handle? I’ve been there, too, countless times. But let me tell you something—through those very weaknesses, God has shown me His greatest strength.
As a single mother of two daughters, I’ve faced many struggles, from financial worries to emotional battles, moments of doubt, and times when I felt utterly inadequate. Yet, it’s in these very moments of weakness that God’s grace became most evident in my life.
“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10, NIV)
This passage has carried me through some of the darkest moments of my life. Let me share a few personal testimonies to show how these words can transform not just your thinking, but your life as well.
The Day I Hit Rock Bottom
I’ll never forget the day I lost my job, with bills piling up, two hungry children to feed, and no idea where to turn. I felt utterly defeated, as though my whole world was falling apart. I prayed desperately, asking God why He was allowing me to go through this hardship.
It was in that moment of complete surrender—when I had no strength left of my own—that I heard His voice, quietly reminding me, “My grace is sufficient for you.” I had nothing left to offer, no solution, no strength—but God had everything I needed. It wasn’t about me being strong; it was about letting Him be my strength.
Grace in the Midst of Parenting Struggles
Raising two daughters on my own is not easy. There were many days I felt like I was failing them, especially when it came to providing them with the emotional and spiritual support they needed. How could I, a single mother with my own weaknesses, guide them through life’s challenges?
But that’s where God’s grace comes in. When I didn’t know what to say, He gave me the words. When I felt overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility, He carried me through. I learned that I didn’t have to be the perfect parent—God would fill in the gaps. In my weakness, His strength would shine.
Leaning on God in Every Difficulty
There were times when I faced criticism and judgment for being a single mom, as if my marital status somehow defined my worth. It was painful, and I often felt like I wasn’t enough. But God used these very moments to teach me a powerful lesson: my worth isn’t determined by what others think of me, but by who He says I am.
In my hardships, I found comfort in the fact that Christ endured much worse for my sake. His grace was more than enough to cover my weaknesses. Every insult, every difficulty was an opportunity for His power to be made perfect in my life.
Finding Strength Through Surrender
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is that surrendering to God doesn’t mean giving up—it means trusting Him to work through my weaknesses. When I let go of the need to have all the answers, He stepped in and did what I couldn’t.
Now, when life’s challenges come, I don’t fear them as I once did. Instead, I see them as opportunities for God to show His grace and power in ways I never imagined. He has proven, time and again, that His strength is made perfect in my weakness.
Encouragement for You
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, weak, or inadequate today, I want to encourage you: you don’t have to have it all together. In fact, it’s okay to be weak. God isn’t looking for you to be perfect—He’s looking for you to trust Him with your imperfections.
As 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 reminds us, our weaknesses are not obstacles to God’s work, but opportunities for His grace to shine. When we stop striving and start surrendering, we open the door for God’s power to be made perfect in our lives.
A Call to Trust
I invite you to reflect on your own life. What are the areas where you feel weak, where you’ve been trying to carry the load on your own? Take a moment to surrender those burdens to God, knowing that His grace is more than sufficient.
And if this message has touched your heart, I encourage you to share it with others. We all need reminders of God’s grace, especially in our weakest moments. Let’s spread the hope found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 and remind the world that in our weakness, we are truly strong in Him.