Disillusioned

"I urge you, please don’t be disillusioned by what you see prospering in the world, my friends, because if it doesn’t have its source in Christ, it will not last, and, of course, the end result will be death."

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' I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me 
and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart 
from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.' 

John 15:5 

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God's strength comes through our weaknesses

God's grace is enough; it's all you need.

God's strength comes into its own in your weakness.

In essence, The weaker you get, the stronger you become. 

-Adapted from 2 Corinthians 7-10 MSG

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Real or fake?

"... So Jesus spoke to them: "You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what's behind the appearance..."  Luke 16:14-18 MSG

We cannot hide from God, nor can our real selves be hidden from others forever.  Therefore, let's all do ourselves a favor and just be the unique, gifted, corny, beings that we are, letting the glory of Jesus shine through all of our quirks, weaknesses, and mistakes.  We will definitely be a lot better off if we do.

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God Bless

Faith. FAITH. Faith.

"On your way," said Jesus.  "Your faith has saved and healed you." 

Mark 10:52 MSG

Faith in Christ saves one's soul.

Faith in Christ heals one's body; physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Faith in Christ lifts the darkness and shines with brightness. 

Faith in Christ empowers, enlightens, lifts the heaviness, increases the joy, energizes the body.

Hence, have faith in God!  

It's yours for the taking and it's yours in ample supply if you will use it.

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God's grace

"My grace is sufficient for you, my strength is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:19

Don't despise your weaknesses for they are holes in our flesh so that the world can see God shine through in all His might and strength.

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Power in weakness

"... My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness..." II Corinthians 12:9 AMPC

Weaknesses are not weakness when it comes to the Spirit of Christ.  No, they are strengths that are deeper than human knowledge can understand.  Therefore, try not to change who you are, (unless God is commanding), nor think too deeply into the why of your weaknesses.  Instead, think of the Power that lies within them.  That Power is Jesus, and not only will He perform amazing feats and miracles through your weaknesses (if you allow Him to), He will be more magnified and glorified in your life, leaving you closer and closer to the victories and blessings that are so patiently awaiting with your name written all over them.

You are God's strong warrior

“… let the weak say, I am strong [a warrior]!” Joel 3/14 AMP

There may be times and situations in your life when you feel weak; there may be certain aspects of your personality that you feel are weaknesses; however, those are our feelings, not God’s feelings.  Therefore, it is during the times when we feel the weakest that we should declare, “I am strong! I have the strength of the Lord within me!!”.

My friend, you may feel weak, but your never weak with God as your Savior.  So, no matter how you feel on the inside, repeat over and over, “I am strong with God! I am strong with God! I am strong with God! I am strong with God!”!  Repeat it until it sinks deep within your soul and spirit.  I believe that if you say it enough, over and over, there will come a point at which you stop analyzing your weakness, because you will know that you know, that you know, you are God’s strong warrior, and there is no defeat, or weakness found with Him!!