"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."--2 Corinthians 12:9
Trouble knocks upon your door, and you don't know if you can take any more...
His grace is sufficient
His grace is sufficient
The doctor shares the worst news yet, the kind that leaves you quite upset...
His grace is sufficient
His grace is sufficient
The activities of daily life seem full of nothing but strain and strife...
His grace is sufficient
His grace is sufficient
Your world's seams are crumbling apart, know in the depths of your heart...
His grace is sufficient
His grace is sufficient
You pray and beg with all you're worth, but your answer lies not of this earth...
His grace is sufficient
His grace is sufficient
His grace is sufficient...His mere grace is what He promises and nothing more. But that is sufficient. When we pray for various favors, we are happy when God answers our prayer affirmatively, sending accolades a plenty toward Heaven about His greatness.
But what if He answers no? What if, like St Paul, we are to maintain a "thorn in our side?" What then? Do those circumstances make God any less? No! We must understand that in the eternal scheme of things this earth is a mere pit stop, a proving grounds if you will. The only one with an absolute eternal overview is God, and He will answer you with what is best for Him first, then for you from an eternal standpoint, only after these considerations do we see our earthly wishes granted. So, if you are being challenged just remember in the end, His grace is sufficient.
God's grace be with you,
Fr Charles Butler
Fr Charles Butler
