Is this really possible? Or is this just one of those Christian things that sounds good but doesn't work.
I'll admit there are those "Christian things" that sound good but definitely do not work. You hear it all the time from the hyper-faith people or from the prosperity preachers. But let me assure you from my studies of three chapters in Second Corinthians I am convinced that this is real. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 bring out this truth. Here is how the Apostle Paul sums up this concept, "For when I am weak, then I am strong."
How can I turn my weaknesses into a source of God's power? Here are 10 ways. If they are carefully understood and put them into practice, God's power will flow through your weaknesses. Instead of our weaknesses being a hinderance they can become the way God is able to use us more perfectly.
1. Develop a high level of rapport between yourself and the Holy Spirit.
2. Recognize and honestly accept your weaknesses.
3. Develop a disciplined life of complete obedience.
4. Develop a life of prayer that creates a sensitive ear to God's voice.
5. Stay in a responsive mode to God's guidance.
6. Be bold in doing what you know God is asking you to do.
7. Understand the concept of being a channel through whom the power of God flows.
8. Stay humble by running from every form of praise that belongs to God.
9. Let the weakness remain until its purpose has been fulfilled.
10. Remember that God's power is not dependent on man's strengths.
So there you have it. Follow these guidelines and your will become strong in the Lord despite your weaknesses.
I'll admit there are those "Christian things" that sound good but definitely do not work. You hear it all the time from the hyper-faith people or from the prosperity preachers. But let me assure you from my studies of three chapters in Second Corinthians I am convinced that this is real. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 bring out this truth. Here is how the Apostle Paul sums up this concept, "For when I am weak, then I am strong."
How can I turn my weaknesses into a source of God's power? Here are 10 ways. If they are carefully understood and put them into practice, God's power will flow through your weaknesses. Instead of our weaknesses being a hinderance they can become the way God is able to use us more perfectly.
1. Develop a high level of rapport between yourself and the Holy Spirit.
2. Recognize and honestly accept your weaknesses.
3. Develop a disciplined life of complete obedience.
4. Develop a life of prayer that creates a sensitive ear to God's voice.
5. Stay in a responsive mode to God's guidance.
6. Be bold in doing what you know God is asking you to do.
7. Understand the concept of being a channel through whom the power of God flows.
8. Stay humble by running from every form of praise that belongs to God.
9. Let the weakness remain until its purpose has been fulfilled.
10. Remember that God's power is not dependent on man's strengths.
So there you have it. Follow these guidelines and your will become strong in the Lord despite your weaknesses.
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