Trusting God in the Good Times - the no-strength-left giving up of all our own abilities is exactly where God wanted us in the first place. When we’re in a state of such weakness that we can’t even formulate a proper prayer, we are actually in a place of great promise. It’s where God can help us the most. Think of a specific time when you were out of options and had to utterly lean on God. This is where God desires us to be every day, to live with a level of trust that acknowledges, “You alone are in control, and I trust you without reservation”

“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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me’” - (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV).

How often in your life have you just bowed your head in desperation and said, “Lord, please help me. Please.” 

I’ve done it hundreds of times, probably thousands.

During those times there was so much fear, so much unknown, that I couldn’t do anything but pull the emergency cord.

If we only understood that the no-strength-left giving up of all our own abilities is exactly where God wanted us in the first place. 

When we’re in a state of such weakness that we can’t even formulate a proper prayer, we are actually in a place of great promise. 

It’s where God can help us the most.

I wish I had learned this superpower of helplessness when I was young.

I would have had so much more peace and confidence. 

I would have had more faith, more inner strength and more grace for others if I’d truly comprehended that everything comes from God.

My job as his child is merely to walk with him, lean on him, obey the Bible, and trust that he will always take care of me and my loved ones. 

It is to be content even though I can’t see past the headlights.

The Lord’s words “My power is made perfect in weakness” are to be taken literally. 

What a concept!

Normal thinking says, “I have to get desperate with God, or he won’t take me seriously.” 

God says, “I take you seriously when you let go of yourself and reach for me.”

Think of a specific time when you were out of options and had to utterly lean on God. 

Do you remember the feeling? 

This is where God desires us to be every day, to live with a level of trust that acknowledges, “You alone are in control, and I trust you without reservation.” 

Proverbs says to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” - (Proverbs 3:5-6). 

There is no better advice and no greater promise: “Trust me all the time, for everything. I will take care of you.”

Gary Wilkerson

Gary Wilkerson is an author, public speaker and the president of World Challenge Inc., an international ministry organization founded by his father, David Wilkerson. He has traveled to speak at mission leadership conferences in 70 different countries and supported church planting, relief and evangelism among some of the most unreached people groups on earth.

worldchallenge.org

By Grace Alone Maranatha Singers - YouTube

By Grace Alone - Maranatha Singers

lyrics

Every promise we can make
Every prayer and step of faith
Every difference we can make
Is only by His grace
Every mountain we will climb
Every ray of hope we shine
Every blessing left behind
Is only by His grace

Grace alone
Which God supplies
Strength unknown
He will provide
Christ in us
Our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone

Every soul we long to reach
Every heart we hope to teach
Everywhere we share His peace
Is only by His grace
Every loving word we say
Every tear we wipe away
Every sorrow turned to praise
Is only by His grace

Grace alone
Which God supplies
Strength unknown
He will provide
Christ in us
Our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone

Grace alone
Which God supplies
Strength unknown
He will provide
Christ in us
Our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone

Grace alone
Which God supplies
Strength unknown
He will provide
Christ in us
Our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone
We will go forth in grace alone (we will go forth in grace alone)

Songwriters: Scott Wesley Brown, Jeffrey Dale Nelson

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