Good morning, everyone.
I am not the most outspoken person, nor am I someone who desires recognition simply because of what I say. But today, I felt led to share something that has been on my heart.
One truth I continue to stand on is this: “I am what I am by the grace of God.” As 1 Corinthians 15:10 reminds us, whatever we become in life and in faith is not merely by human effort, but by the grace and mercy of God.
We come to God by grace. Grace reveals that He is merciful, patient, and kind beyond human understanding. There is no mercy that compares to His.
Over time, some people have told me that I sound too certain, as though faith means having no fears or uncertainties. Others have mocked me, called me names, or questioned my faith by asking, “If you believe so much, why don’t you heal yourself?”
But faith has never meant the absence of weakness.
We live in corruptible bodies—bodies that one day will perish. Yet our hope in Jesus Christ is that what is corruptible will one day be raised incorruptible. 1 Corinthians 15:42–43 says:
“It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption… It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power.”
That is our hope as believers.
No one possesses complete knowledge. We all struggle, grow, and learn. Even trying to win souls and speak openly about faith has been a new experience for me. Sometimes I stop and think carefully before speaking. Most times, I do not feel the need to explain myself to everyone, because often, the more a person explains themselves, the more confusion grows. I may explain myself to those close to me, but not necessarily to strangers.
Still, this journey has taught me many things.
I have learned that no matter how far a person may seem from goodness, there is still evidence of God’s image within humanity. Genesis 1:27 tells us that mankind was created in the image of God. Even in brokenness, traces of light remain.
I have also learned that some of the strongest people still struggle privately. Strength does not mean the absence of fear or uncertainty. It means knowing where to place those fears.
As believers, we place our burdens before God, not before men. 1 Peter 5:7 says:
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
There is nothing wrong with finding strength in God, as long as that strength is rooted in Christ. In fact, true strength can only come through Him.
We all have weaknesses. But if those weaknesses are not surrendered to Christ, how can they be transformed into strength? We bury our fears, pride, doubts, and insecurities in Christ so that we may rise in His strength.
2 Corinthians 12:9 says:
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
It is not weakness to reveal your weakness to God. Real weakness is depending entirely on human validation while neglecting the strength that comes from Him.
Many people believe grace only becomes available after a person falls. But grace has always been there. Grace is not only what lifts us after failure; it is also what keeps us from falling in the first place.
The grace of God sustains us daily.
Another thing that stayed with me was when someone once compared me to a donkey as an insult. Strangely enough, I did not see it entirely as one. Donkeys are among the meekest and most humble animals. And according to Matthew 21:5, when Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem, He rode on a donkey:
“Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass.”
There is something deeply powerful about meekness. The world often mistakes gentleness for weakness, but Christ showed us that humility carries strength of its own.
Matthew 5:5 says:
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
So perhaps meekness is not something to be ashamed of after all.
At the end of it all, we are all learning, struggling, growing, and depending on grace every single day. And if there is anything worth holding onto, it is this:
Weakness surrendered to Christ becomes strength.
May His grace continue to keep and save us all.