I’m Too Weak Lord!

The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?”
“But Lord,” Gideon asked, “how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.”
The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites together.” Judges 6:14-16

For years I was extremely active. I worked full-time, wife, mother, and in the ministry alongside my husband. Twelve years ago I no longer was able to work full time, due to my body slowing down because of my chronic illnesses. Five years ago my body came to a screeching halt! Life as I knew it had ceased to exist. I became depressed, having a defeated attitude. I thought my ministry serving the Lord was over because of my chronic illness.

After a year of “lurking” around my sister’s blog, last July the Lord prompted me to start blogging. At first I made excuses and reminded the Lord that I was too weak and no longer as “sharp” minded as I used to be. The Lord had other plans.

2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
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.

Not only have I met some of the most amazing people from all over the world through blogging, but I have received some of the greatest blessings from them as well! To my amazement, through my life’s experiences I have been able to encourage, pray, teach, inform, and even amuse hundreds of people each week all from the comfort of my own home.

In Judges 6:14-16 we read that Gideon could only see his limitations and weaknesses in spite of God’s clear promise for strength, in so doing he failed to see how God could work through him..

Even though God promises us the tools and strength we need to serve Him, like Gideon, we often make excuses. When we remind God of our limitations we are implying that He does not know all our circumstances and challenges. When life sets up road blocks due to health or other difficult situations in our lives, God will always open another path for us to continue to serve Him.

I am so glad the Lord opened another road for me to serve Him in my life’s journey. It does not matter how weak, poor, ill,or whatever the challenge we may have, God will give us the ability we need right now to further His kingdom.

Dear Heavenly Father, may we always realize that no matter what our challenges may be, you will give us the strength and tools we need to always be a witness for Christ.

Beelieve You Can! -Michele’s Morsels –: http://michele-risingabove.blogspot.com/
Beelieve – A Healthier Me! http://beelieve-ahealthierme.blogspot.com

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