Thursday, June 7, 2012

Weakness...

My weakness is not a surprise to Jesus.

I know that that sounds ridiculous, nothing is a surprise to Him.
I, however, have felt like a failure, frustrated, and disappointed when faced with my own frailty.

Today the Lord showed me that He actually rejoices when we discover our weaknesses. 
That He intends for us to recognize them and become dissatisfied with our own 

Strength

Cleverness

Ideas

Efforts

Plans

Selves.

He loves it that when we realize that our own strength only drives us to a dead end, He is there to carry us.
That when we have used the last ounce of our own cleverness and wit, He offers true wisdom.
When ideas are all scattered on the ground and there are no thoughts but hopeless ones, He renews our minds and gives a new perspective.
Time after time our efforts leave us exhausted and frustrated, He says "Rest".
Plans for your marriage, plans for your children, plans for your health, your finances, your home, you.... slip right through your hands and down the drain... He offers guidance and direction, a way back through redemption.
Self. Coming to the end of it is quite a process. More resilient than Morning Glory... more versatile than blackberry bushes in the North West ..... the clear call is to die, to die to self, to lay it all down... to live in Him.

I'm truly starting to see my weakness as a good thing. Like a road sign, pointing me back to the Savior every time. Like a need for nourishment, or a deep thirst, the message is clear....

I need You.

I need You.

I need You. 
 

3 comments:

Elle said...

I love how Paul says he "boasts in his weakness." Great post, Margaret! It's been such a joy and a blessing to see you grow into the woman God designed you to be! 18 years I've known you now, and I am so proud of you. You are a great mom and wife, a true woman of God. I love you!

Elle said...

I guess, now that my comment links back to my blog, that I should actually start writing things there, huh? Lori D

lydialiveshere said...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SneEYQ4wooo Beth Moore was talking about this to me today as I finished decorating the Christmas tree. Amazing Love.