EMBRACING GOD’S GRACE "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 (NIV) Grace is at the heart of the Christian life. It is God’s undeserved favor, freely given, sustaining us in every season. Paul, in his moment of weakness, pleaded with God for relief, but instead of removing the hardship, God assured him of something greater — His sufficient grace. This reminds us that God’s grace does not always take away our struggles but empowers us through them. Our world teaches self-reliance, but God invites us into dependence on Him. When we embrace His grace, we recognize that we are not meant to carry the weight of life alone. Rather than being ashamed of our limitations, we can rejoice in them because they create space for God’s power to work in us. His grace meets us at our weakest, turning our struggles into testimonies of His strength. The sufficiency of God’s grace means that no failure, mistake, or shortcoming can disqualify us from His love. Many feel unworthy because of past sins or current struggles, but grace declares that we are accepted, forgiven, and renewed in Christ. His mercy is new every morning, offering us fresh starts and unwavering support (Lamentations 3:22-23). Embracing grace also changes how we treat others. When we understand the depth of what we have received, we extend grace more freely to those around us. Instead of being quick to judge or hold onto offenses, we learn to reflect Christ’s love and patience, knowing that we, too, are recipients of divine mercy. Living in God’s grace means trusting that His strength is enough for today and every day to come. No matter what you face, His grace will sustain you. Weakness is not the end of the story — it is an opportunity for God’s power to be revealed in you. Meditate! Do I rely on my own strength, or do I trust God’s grace to sustain me? Pray! Lord, thank You for Your all-sufficient grace. Help me to trust in Your power rather than my own abilities. In my weaknesses, let Your strength be seen. Teach me to walk in grace and extend it to others. Amen. Act! Identify one area where you feel weak or unworthy. Instead of striving on your own, surrender it to God and trust His grace to carry you through. Read! 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 4:16. God’s grace is never in short supply. No matter how weak you feel, His strength is enough. Rest in His grace today! SpiritWord × February 12, 2025 (C) Oluremi. OmuAjose, Ijebu. = Thank you for receiving The Word. To get it directly on WhatsApp, please follow our channel http://bit.ly/40W151F. Our weekly Christian Gathering & Discipleship Training continues this month! Hungry for growth, faith, and deeper community? DM or email us to join in. Let’s grow together in Christ! You can also join us by 4AM (WAT) on Thursdays for CAMPUS KINGDOM DECREES. For Counselling and/or Intercession, kindly mail [email protected]. This Valentine’s Day, our team will be spending time with three secondary schools as we kick off our 2025 Secondary Schools Outreaches. Send us a DM to volunteer, make inquiries, or connect us with other schools. Know someone looking to build a solid foundation in their Christian walk? Encourage them to join the Believers' Foundational Class! For details, email [email protected]. To get updates, partner/donate and other inquiries related to our ministry operations, please reach us via mail or Whatsapp. See you at 20:45 (NGR) for BUILDUP. https://bit.ly/4jDJORV.