Surrendering Limitations for God’s Greater Purposes
Surrendering Limitations for God’s Greater Purposes
God delights in using surrendered lives in unexpected ways. He does not require perfect circumstances or extraordinary people, He uses those who are willing to yield their challenges, resources, and opportunities to Him. Paul’s imprisonment became a platform for the gospel to reach places it never would have otherwise.
Our limitations are not obstacles to God; they are opportunities for His power and grace to shine. When we surrender our weaknesses and trust God with our circumstances, He multiplies our impact far beyond what we could imagine. God can use your story, your struggles, and your surrendered heart to reach others in ways you may never see.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV): “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.”
Reflection: What is one area of limitation or struggle in your life that you can surrender to God today? How might He use it for His purposes if you trust Him with it?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
God delights in using surrendered lives in unexpected ways. He does not require perfect circumstances or extraordinary people, He uses those who are willing to yield their challenges, resources, and opportunities to Him. Paul’s imprisonment became a platform for the gospel to reach places it never would have otherwise.
Our limitations are not obstacles to God; they are opportunities for His power and grace to shine. When we surrender our weaknesses and trust God with our circumstances, He multiplies our impact far beyond what we could imagine. God can use your story, your struggles, and your surrendered heart to reach others in ways you may never see.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV): “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.”
Reflection: What is one area of limitation or struggle in your life that you can surrender to God today? How might He use it for His purposes if you trust Him with it?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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