Key Scripture: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)

When grief strikes, it’s easy to feel weak, overwhelmed, and drained. We may wonder how we will find the strength to keep moving forward, to face each day when the weight of loss feels so heavy. But in 2 Corinthians 12:9, we are given a powerful reminder: in our weakness, God’s strength shines brightest.

The apostle Paul speaks of a personal struggle—a “thorn” in his flesh—that he repeatedly asked God to remove. But instead of taking the pain away, God gave him something greater: His grace. In Paul’s moment of weakness, God didn’t leave him to suffer alone. Instead, He used Paul’s vulnerability to demonstrate the fullness of His power.

In times of grief, we can often feel that same sense of weakness. Yet it is in these very moments that God’s grace becomes more than enough. We may not have the strength to endure on our own, but God’s power sustains us. His grace fills the gaps when our hearts feel empty, and His strength becomes our source of resilience.

When we feel like we can’t take another step, we can lean on the truth that Christ’s power rests on us. It is in our weakest moments that His strength lifts us up, giving us the courage to face tomorrow. We don’t have to be strong on our own—His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

Ending Prayer: Lord, I come to You in my weakness, knowing that I can’t carry this burden of grief on my own. I ask for Your strength to sustain me and Your grace to fill me. Help me to trust that even in my darkest moments, Your power is working in my life. Thank You for reminding me that I don’t have to be strong alone because Your grace is more than enough. In Jesus’ name, Amen.