2 Corinthians 12:9
My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness...
What exactly does this mean? We find Paul consulting Christ about some infirmity that he has and reminds Christ that "I have come to you three times about this matter". I picture in my mind so vividly Paul asking Jesus why he hasn't healed his infirmity yet. I can relate to this for I have seen it many times in my own life. Some issue, some illness, some lack of something, and I find myself before the throne whining to God, "Why havn't you taken care of this matter yet". Just to ultimately have God tell me, "My grace is sufficient for thee". More times than not we are furious when God's time and perfect will does not aline with our own personal time factors and we become bitter towards God.
If there is one point that I have to continually remind myself, no matter how well things are going in my life, I need Jesus Christ in my life. I need His counsel, His Love, His compassion, His Mercy, His forgiveness in my life else I will ultimately turn down the wrong road and find myself broken down on some back road in life vulnerable to the enemy. I need Him daily to guide my feet and keep me on the path of Life.
Why do you think the Bible tells us to pray without ceasing? This does not mean that I need to be knelt down at an alter somewhere 24 hrs a day. It means that my life should be a reflection of prayer. I should be conscious of Him all through the day. Before I make a decision I should consult with Him before making that decision. It is so easy to get covered up with the business of life that we forget to live life.
My Thoughts:
A prayerful life is a life that is sharpened with practice in the prayer closet. The only way my life can reflect the life of Christ is that I have spent time in prayer and study with Him. Only He can give me the reflection of himself. In summary, I cannot obtain the life reflection of Christ by going to church every week.
His grace is sufficient for me and I am comforted in knowing that He may not always answer me in the manner that I think He should be but rather my relationship with him allows me to be content with my infliction knowing that He is with me always.
Your thoughts...