Amanda's Adventures

“But he has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness.’” 

2 Corinthians 12:9

These words are words that I am meditating on at the moment. I want them to wash over me and cover my life. I want the attitude of Paul in this passage - to be able to rejoice in my weaknesses, hardships and difficulties so that Christ may be glorified. The time here has been anything but easy and I often find myself being overwhelmed by feelings of homesickness. I long for the place that is comfortable and familiar but I believe God has made it clear this is what He has for me in this moment. I long for the community I experience at home yet I believe I was lead here so that I may grow. 

He has been teaching me that His grace and His love are truly enough. He loves me more than any human ever could. Whether I am in a room full of loved ones or feeling isolated thousands of miles away from all that is familiar, He is there. He knows my hurts, my fears, my shortcomings, my failures, my doubts and he loves me still. This trip has forced me to lean on God in ways I never have before. He has stripped away my idols of comfort and desire for people’s affection and shown me that my ultimate security lies in Him and Him alone. I am truly blown away by His faithfulness despite my habit of running to everything but Him to be fulfilled. I know that I am held in His arms. May He use my brokenness for His glory.