His Grace Really is Sufficient!

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
-2 Corinthians 12:9

God is enough! I know that sounds really spiritual and "churchy", but He really is. He is enough in your marriage. He is enough in your relationships. He is enough in your finances. I know it to be true. John and I have experienced some real obstacles this year. We have truly had to trust and rely on God every month of this year. There have been several times when I did not know what to do. There were times when I tried to figure things out on my own. There were times when I nagged John or wanted him to be the answer. There were times when I wanted to lay in the bed and cry. Yet, God saw me through every one of those times. He sent people and orchestrated situations to bless our family. He constantly reminded me of His promises. He continually showed me that He was a keeper. He is even now walking me through the process of leaning totally on Him and not my understanding. He is instructing me to be quiet when I want to talk. He is telling me to pray instead of complain. He is saying trust instead of doubt. Maybe your life has encountered some challenges this year. Maybe you are facing a challenge now. It can be financial, spiritual, emotional, or physical. Whatever the challenge please know that God is enough. He doesn't need your help to bless you. That was my problem. I wanted God to bless my attempts to fix the problem. I wanted Him to make people do what I thought they should do, but God clearly reminded me that He is God. He can turn water into wine. He can provide a lamb when you are preparing to sacrifice your most prized possession. He can walk over what was meant to drown you. God can bless you without your interference. We just have to trust Him like we say (and sing) that we do. John and I have seen God take care of our every need. Like He sent manna to the children of Israel, He sent provision to us. He covered and kept us. He opened doors that we didn't even know were there. Don't you know that He is trying to do the same in your life? Is there an issue that seems big in your life? I assure you that God is bigger! Is there a problem that seems impossible? I promise you that all things are possible with Him! Is there something that seems out of control? He is sovereign and every knee will bow to Him! Please, dear Covenant Keeper, trust Him to take care of you! Take your hands completely off of the situation. Begin to trust Him even when your situation doesn't seem to be in alignment with what He said. Trust Him to work all things out for your good. Then rest in His grace. Rest in His love. Rest knowing that He loves you, and He cares. Rest in Him! Commit that you are not going to nag your spouse. Commit that you are not going to complain. Commit to bringing every care and concern to the Father. Then watch Him work! His grace will keep you in this time! It is more than enough!