God’s grace is enough to help us do what we cannot do in our strength. His power is made perfect in our weakness. We can rest in the Lord and see that God’s grace is enough.
I was feeling stressed and questioning whether I could do everything that was at hand. I entertained negative and defeating thoughts that only made me feel stressed and afraid.
God reminded me of Philippians 4:8-9 which says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
As we look to Jesus and His Word, we are practicing what Philippians 4:8 says because Jesus is everything that is pure, true, right, and praiseworthy.
Instead of fixing my eyes on my worries, I found God’s grace and peace empowering me to do all that I needed to do as I fixed my eyes on Jesus and chose to think and speak pure and praiseworthy truths.
God’s strength is enough when we are weak.
Instead of looking to your circumstances, look to Jesus and His promises. He is faithful and good. “For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations” (Psalm 100:5).
We serve a supernatural God who is above our weaknesses and the natural. Before we say we can’t let us look to Jesus and His ability — not our ability. God says in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
God’s grace is enough to empower us to do what we cannot do and to produce what we cannot produce.
We must create a habit of looking at Jesus to produce a life of faith. Jesus is all that we need — He provides us safety, love, provision, satisfaction, wisdom, and strength like no other. James 1:5 also reminds us that if we lack wisdom, we can ask God for wisdom who gives generously to all without finding fault.
God’s tangible care for us is found as we rest and abide in the Lord. The Holy Spirit will lead us to find Jesus in every area we are lacking in. If we need love, He will reveal God’s love for us. If we need strength, He will give us strength as we wait on Him. If we need provision, He will open the doors for provision to come as we align with His will.
God says in Ezekiel 34:11, “I myself will be their Shepherd. I will search for my sheep and take care of them.“
A good shepherd takes care of their sheep and that is what Jesus does for us who believe in Him and walk in His ways. As the flock of Jesus, we have nothing to worry about on this earth and for eternity.
We can confidently say as His children, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1).
We have no reason to doubt that God loves us. We have all we need in Him because God has already given us the greatest gift He could ever give — His only begotten Son Jesus.
Romans 8:31-32 says, “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?“
Imagine someone willing to give you their only child to die in place of your wrongdoing. There’s no greater love than sacrificing what you love most and that is what God did for us. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Though we were sinners, God sent Jesus to die for us so that we may be saved if we believe in Jesus. Because God has already proven His love to us, let us not doubt His love but instead rest in the Lord and His love.
When worry arises, trust that God is for you and will provide all you need. Negative thoughts will come, but we must have a habit of filtering out negative thoughts by looking to Jesus.
Will you create a habit of looking to Jesus and thinking pure and praiseworthy thoughts?
We will find our minds filled with God’s peace as we look to Jesus and meditate on His Word in the Bible.
God commands us to not worry, so when worry comes, ask the Holy Spirit to show you God’s perspective. The Holy Spirit will also remind and lead you to specific verses to help you see God rightly so you do not worry.
Let your weaknesses draw you to seek Jesus. His power is made perfect in our weaknesses (2 Cor. 12:9).
There is only one who can meet our every need and deliver us from sin and that is Jesus.
God will perfect every area of your life that concerns you by His mercy. Psalm 138:8 says, “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” Don’t spend another day in worry, but instead cast your cares unto Jesus and know He cares about you (1 Peter 5:7).
God is here to help you. He is with you and goes before you. So remember, God’s grace is enough.
Prayer: Jesus, help me to stay calm when troubles and problems arise. May I never forget that You are capable of solving every problem that may arise. Your grace and power are enough to overcome any situation I face.
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