MY Grace is Sufficient!

"MY grace is sufficient" were the words that God uttered to Paul in his time of distress. In his time of Pain. In his time of needing relief. Paul and his thorn in his side... How did he get there? What had occurred in his life? Did he experience a loss? A medical ailment? A demonic attack?

     As I listened to Bishop TD Jakes speak on Pauls pain, I stopped to think... Grief. Grief is like a pain that even in the pleadings of our hearts, the begging we bring before the Lord, His response so lovingly and gently is this: "Otisha, my grace is sufficient for you". This is not a set-back, nor a temporary stop. This is the time when He is asking me to rely solely on His strength.

    For a while I believed the myth that when we are hurting we can't be used by God.... not true at all. In these past few days God has opened up the door for others who are experiencing loss to approach me for prayer. I never asked for this, but because I have been given the ability to experience trust in Christ in a different way, God has been able to use His vessel for the 'bigger picture'. I simply love Him for using me.... even when I feel broken. He mends :) 

"Roses can grow amongst thorns"