Over the past couple of years, my health has presented some challenges and I'm currently still working through them. One of my dearest friends (who "adopted" me as a little sister) sent me these comforting truths as we chatted about our relative health issues, and now they are here for you to glean from as well!
There are at least three purposes that God accomplishes through our weakness:
1. God enables us to see His strength.
We tend to rely on ourselves until we reach our limit.
Then, we look to Him, which is where we ought to look.
2. God enables us to value others who also struggle.
Again, we tend to think about ourselves first.
Our weaknesses sensitize us to the plight of others.
3. God gives us opportunities to minister.
We get to minister to one another because of our weaknesses.
We'd have no needs if we had no weaknesses.
Your particular suffering brings you into deeper fellowship with the Father,
enhances your ministry to others, and leads others to minister to you.
J. Chris Mills
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P.S. I miss you a lot big brother, but rejoicing that you get to see Jesus face to face <3
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