Fragility, a gift?

Pondering this thought: Fragility, a gift?

I have never given it too much thought about how it does appear that if I am not in God’s word, I see a direct reflection in my actions and attitude. And then I am read an excerpt from “Jesus Calling” devotional, Sandra Young – Author. When I first heard the timely message, tears began to swell in my eyes, as the truth of God’s love began to harken to me once again to “come away with me”. I began pondering this concept of being fragile as a gift from God. This morning I woke wide awake at 5:00 a.m. and felt Gods’ tender tug to wake up and get into his word.

I must admit I have never thought of fragility as a gift, but more like a weakness and something to overcome. How does one run and grow a business, oversee workers and run a household being fragile?

Someone told me yesterday that “they saw “God” in me every time they spoke with me”. I am glad they cannot see into the darkness of my thoughts and heart, I feel so far away from God sometimes. Many times I don’t act any different than some of the worldly people I know.

I abhor the darkness of my flesh, but at the same time, when I see that, I also see Gods mercy and love, and I know that if he can save a wretch like me, then for sure there is hope for others. I do not condemn myself, but rather I glory in Gods’ forgiveness thought Christ Jesus.

I guess that in my fragility, I see my need for Christ and His ability, His strength, His direction, His… everything. In my weakness and submission to the obedience of reading God’s word, I come to the place more often of recognizing that it is not me that creates success for my business, peace in my home and good relationships with others, it truly is Christ in me the hope of glory. So why is it that I go through the seasons of stepping away from the discipline of reading God’s word daily? Why is it that I must continually learn this lesson? Perhaps it is my flesh that needs reminding, not my spirit at all. Perhaps my flesh needs to be put in its place and shown that it cannot manage all the complexities of life without the sweet and loving correction of the Savior, Jesus.

The old cliché, “Christians aren’t perfect…”, well actually there is no one on the earth that is perfect, and there is forgiveness for everyone. Jesus said to his disciples when asked “what is the work we must do to inherit eternal life” “Believe on the one in whom He sent”, in other words, believe Jesus is who he says he is and trust in his ability to save the most wretched soul to the person who thinks their own good works qualifies them. Mercy and Grace is there for all who want to accept it. Forgiveness is the paper it is wrapped in. Open your gift of eternal salvation through Christ, just ask, no special words are needed, no special formula to follow, just a heartfelt talk with the Savior, and a true acknowledgement of your desire to know him as the Savior.

In our weakness (and fragility) He is made strong. I trust you today LORD to be my strength.