“But God is never limited by our limitations.”

A thought from Rick Warren (2012-10-23) from his book, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (p. 350). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

Now we are only limited by our limitations when we aren’t honest about them or try to hide them. But when we are honest about them then God can use them to bring glory to Himself. But our dishonesty shows that our desire is to make us look good not Him.

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 4: 7 (CEV), “We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us.” God can do so much in and through us if we really accept that fact.

Rick says, “Admit your weaknesses. Own up to your imperfections. Stop pretending to have it all together, and be honest about yourself. Instead of living in denial or making excuses, take the time to identify your personal weaknesses. You might make a list of them.”

Paul said in 2 Corinthians 12: 9 – 10a (NLT), “I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me. Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, I am quite content with my weaknesses.”

That is the key to releasing God’s power to work through you. It is through our honesty and our dependence that His power is released to take care of those mountains in your life that are keeping you awake at night.

So what limitations are holding you back from trusting Him?

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