Weakness Can Be a Good Thing
Hey friend, let’s get real for a minute:
You’re tired. I’m tired. We’re all running on fumes some days.
And that’s not a failure — that’s a reminder that we were never meant to do life in our own strength.
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you…”
— Psalm 84:5 (ESV)
God literally blesses the people who stop pretending they’re superheroes and start depending on Him.
Here’s the truth bomb most of us hate to hear:
Your strength has an expiration date. God’s doesn’t.
You = finite battery 🔋⚠️
God = infinite power source ⚡♾️
You get exhausted. He never does.
You run out. He never runs low.
When a Spiritual Giant Became “Too Weak”
Hudson Taylor — missionary legend, reached millions in China — wrote this in his old age when illness crushed him:
“I am so weak I can no longer work.
I am so weak I can no longer study.
I cannot even read my Bible. I cannot even pray.
I can only lie still in God’s arms like a little child and trust.”
That’s not defeat. That’s the sweetest place of surrender.
One day you might be so empty you can’t even form a prayer.
Guess what? That’s okay. Just crawl into Daddy’s arms and rest.
The Paradox That Changes Everything
The Apostle Paul begged God three times to remove his “thorn in the flesh.” God’s answer?
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
Paul’s response? Total game-changer:
“Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me… For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (ESV)
Read that again.
Weak → Depend on God → Actually become strong. 🔥
More weakness = more dependence
More dependence = more of God’s power flowing through you
But Why Is Weakness So Hard to Admit? 😣
Let’s talk about it:
- Our culture screams: “Hustle harder. Never quit. Stronger every day.”
- Social media sells the lie that everyone else has it together 24/7.
- We’re terrified that if people see the cracks, they’ll think less of us.
But Jesus says the opposite:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:3 (ESV)
“Poor in spirit” = spiritually bankrupt, empty-handed, weak.
And those are the ones Jesus calls blessed.
What Does Depending on God’s Strength Actually Look Like?
Practical, everyday examples:
- Starting your day with: “God, I’m empty. Fill me today.” ☕🙏
- When you’re overwhelmed: Stop, breathe, and whisper “Your strength, not mine.”
- Saying “no” to one more thing because you know your tank is on E.
- Asking for help instead of faking “I’ve got this.”
- Ending your day surrendering tomorrow before it even starts.
“It is God who arms me with strength…”
— Psalm 18:32 (ESV)
“The Lord is my strength and my shield…”
— Psalm 28:7 (ESV)
Final Truth Bomb
Weakness isn’t the enemy of faith.
Pride is. Self-sufficiency is. Pretending is.
When you finally wave the white flag and say, “I can’t, but You can,” something supernatural happens.
You get to live strong — with His strength.
So go ahead… be weak today.
It might just be the most spiritual thing you do all week.
Let’s Pray Together
Father,
I’m tired of pretending I’m strong.
I admit it — I’m weak, limited, and running low.
Thank You that You are never tired, never weak, never overwhelmed.
Today I choose to stop striving in my own power and collapse into Your arms.
Fill me fresh with Your strength. Let Your power shine brightest where I’m emptiest.
When I have nothing left, remind me that I have You — and You are more than enough.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. 🙏✨