Isaiah 40:29 ” He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might He increases strength.”

In the Book of II Corinthians, Paul speaks of his sufferings & shortcomings as a reason for rejoicing, for he knew that in all his weaknesses, Christ’s power was being made perfect. God even told Him such, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (II Corinthians 12:9) To which Paul replied, “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses…For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (II Corinthians 12:10) So just how can God change our weaknesses into strengths? Let’s say you have had a problem with addiction in the past…whether it be from alcohol, drugs, porn, or food. But then you allowed God to take that weakness & turn it into a strength for His glory. Rest assured that God will then bring people across your path that are in the same situation you once were in. For there’s nothing as powerful as being encouraged by someone who’s been there and done that. But far more powerful than your relatability & empathy, are two words that change your story from weakness to strength through Christ Jesus…those words being, “But God…”