"Let the weak say, ‘I am strong" Joel 3:10. NKJV
Weakness affects us all. When was the last time you asked God to renew your strength? Quite often I would imagine. It is not like we are a light-weight and forever weak. It's the ongoing desire to please God when things appear to be crashing down around us. Remember the comedy act where a man had many canes around him and on each one, he spun a plate. When he had them all spinning he was pleased but, after a while, he was dashing around trying to keep them all spinning. It was a disaster and in a short time, they all crashed to the floor. This is the way we can be when we try to keep going.
We should never be ashamed to ask God to renew our strength, He knows that we are but mere human beings and become weak without Him. Isaiah says: 'He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.' Isaiah 40:29.
Weakness can come through overwork and tiredness. However, when it affects our minds, our thoughts can become distorted making it difficult to make good decisions. When the two are placed together, it can cause us to make mistakes and also become quick tempered. We have to be in control of this and God, as always, provides the answer:
'And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.' 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
There has been a lot of speculation over the years about what was this thorn that affected Paul. However, that's all it is - speculation. No one knows what it was but, it affected Paul so much that God said to him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Like Paul, this grace is sufficient for all we need; it gives strength to the weak, the infirm, which includes, old age, weakness, frailty, disease and those weak in body and mind.
As we have seen, our mind can play tricks on us when we are in a weak state so, it is always best to avoid important decisions until you feel that you are able. As I've mentioned, there is no shame in feeling weak because, when we are God will add His strength to the situation and that, is far better. There are things that we can do quite easily and, there are other things that can be a tad bit difficult. God is there to offer His help and His strength. Don't ever be too proud to ask Him. His grace is always available.
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