Scripture:

“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.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

Devotion:

So often, we believe that strength is found in self-sufficiency. We try to carry our burdens, solve our problems, and push through hardships on our own. But God’s way is different. He tells us that true strength is found not in our independence but in our dependence on Him. Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, shares a profound truth, God’s grace is enough. Whatever we lack, whatever we struggle with, whatever we feel disqualifies us, God steps in and says, “Let My power fill the gaps.” When we surrender our weaknesses to Him, He doesn’t just help us through them, He transforms them into testimonies of His strength.

Think about the broken places in your life. The moments of doubt, exhaustion, or fear. What if instead of hiding those weaknesses, you laid them before God and trusted Him to work through them? What if you truly believed that His power is made perfect in your struggles?

Surrender is not giving up, it is letting go and allowing God to work. When we release control, we find peace. When we trust in His sufficiency, we experience His power in ways we never could on our own.

Reflection:

• Where in your life are you trying to rely on your own strength instead of God’s?
• How can you surrender those areas to Him today?
• Take a moment to thank God for His grace and power working in your life.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I surrender my weaknesses to You. I acknowledge that I cannot do this on my own, but I don’t have to, because Your grace is sufficient. Teach me to rely on You fully, to trust in Your strength, and to walk in faith, knowing that Your power is made perfect in my weakness.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.