Grace thrives where we are honest - RGV Road to Recovery IA

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June 13

Weakness welcomed

Dear RGV Road,

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

If a doctor asks where it hurts and you confidently point to your knee, but the actual pain is deep in your chest, the doctor cannot save your life. Healing requires us to expose the exact place where we are wounded, no matter how much it hurts to admit. For years, we put on a brave face and pretended we had no pain, covering our deep spiritual wounds with temporary, destructive fixes.

The world constantly tells us to hide our weaknesses and project an image of perfection. But God says that our weakness is not a liability—it is the very landing strip for His power.

When we finally drop the mask and admit our absolute powerlessness, we stop exhausting ourselves with the illusion of control. We discover that grace thrives exactly where we are honest about our inability. The moment we collapse and admit our deep weakness, His sufficient grace rushes in to fill the gap and save our lives.

Instead of hiding a struggle today, admit it to someone you trust. Say, “I am really weak in this area right now,” and allow them to speak grace over you.