“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, ”
My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness“…For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
2 Corinthians 12: 8-10
I was doing a quiet time today when I came across these verses. I love the Bible that I study with because it used to be my Mother’s, so I always find little things she wrote in it. By these verses she put, “In times of pain, remember that God’s grace is sufficient!” Reading those words; in that very moment… I knew Mom was still giving me advice and taking care of me. She was my spiritual companion and it’s been so hard being without her this last year. Something in these words reminded me that she still is my spiritual companion and she always will be. I needed that today.
I am not throwing a pity party for myself but, losing my Mother and Grandfather in a span of two weeks last year, I experienced weakness and pain like I had never known it before. Now, I can see how much God has used my weakness for good. I was totally broken; where God needed me. I ran to him to put me back together. To mold me like clay. Through this time, God also showed me where He wanted me: South Africa. I know now that the end result will be so far beyond all the pain of the molding. Praise God for weakness and brokenness. And don’t forget–
†Mom’s always give the greatest advice: In times of pain, remember that God’s grace is
sufficient
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Your exactly right your mom is still here and its awesome that you found what she wrote. Its so true Cass!! I love You so Much
I am reminded of one of the good ol’ church songs from days long past.
Holiness, holiness is what I long for,
Holiness is what I need,
Holiness, holiness is what You want from me.
It goes through the same progression for Faithfulness and Righteousness, but there’s one more that a lot of churches have taken out when I don’t think they should have: Brokeness.
Brokeness, brokeness is what I long for,
Brokeness is what I need,
Brokeness, brokeness is what You want from me.
Something to ponder.
God bless you.
God’s grace is ALWAYS sufficient. It is so cool that you have your mom’s Bible and that you get to read her notes and in turn they speak to you. Thank God for a godly mom who left a great heritage.
Cassie, I am really enjoying your blog. Your knowledge and maturity are amazing. You’re teaching me things and pointing out things I haven’t noticed or thought about in a long time. Thank you for that!
This entry is so touching. I’m certain your mom will always be your spiritual connection. What a blessing to have that! Your mom was one of the most special ladies I’ve ever known and she raised 2 amazing kids!!!!
Love ya!
I love you Cas Lou:) Your spirituality is amazing……..I just keep thinking what an amazing testimony you have each time I read your blog…….You differently walk the talk.
Thanks for always sharing the love of Christ with us.
Love and Miss YA!