[Billie]

Good Morning, Finest FRiends.
Hope you will join us today.
Stay Warm! Want coffee? :)

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[The Mayor]

He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." —2 Corinthians 12:9

Our weakness is a blessing when we lean on God's strength.

[Billie]

Hi, Gracey - hope you're around today!

[The Mayor]

January 20, 2004

Limitation Or Advantage?

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." —2 Corinthians 12:9

Bible In One Year: Genesis 49-50; Matthew 13:31-58

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We've been taught that when we ask God for something through prayer, His answer may be yes, no, or wait. We're told that even no is an answer, though obviously not the one we may want. It certainly wasn't the answer Paul wanted when he begged God three times to remove his "thorn in the flesh" (2 Corinthians 12:7-8).

Whatever Paul's thorn was, it weakened him. Because he wanted to be strong in his ministry, Paul asked God for deliverance. Although God didn't grant his request, He answered his prayer! He said to Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" (v.9). The all-sufficient strength of Christ became Paul's new boast.

Author J. Oswald Sanders summarized Paul's attitude about his thorn like this: "At first he viewed it as a limiting handicap, but later he came to regard it as a heavenly advantage." Paul could therefore testify, "I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses . . . . For when I am weak, then I am strong" (v.10).

Have you prayed for deliverance from something that weakens you, but deliverance hasn't come? Remember, God's grace is sufficient for you. He can transform your limitation into your "heavenly advantage." —Joanie Yoder

There's advantage in our weakness,
There is blessing in our pain;
It is when we're feeling helpless
That God's grace and strength sustain. —Fitzhugh

Our weakness is a blessing when we lean on God's strength.

[Billie]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dansangel; Dutchess; Aquamarine; deadhead and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son cookcounty.........................son The Mayor........................niece LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother kimmie7.....................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons TexKat................son, step-son Spruce.....................daughter Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty thumperusn.............active duty

Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear.........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel..................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son cookcounty..............son SpookBrat...........nephew Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel..................niece Donaeus...............nephew dixie sass.............nephew BeAllYouCanBe.........son AgThorn...............2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.................son Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece Sunflowergal.......grandson visualops..cousin,adopted Marine

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !

Enjoy your day in the Spotlight, RDB3 !

[rdb3]

I am floored! Just wait until my wife sees this.

Thank you, Billie. I'm honored beyond words.

[Donaeus]

Good morning, good morning!! Happy to be here, our system was down for a while and I wasn't sure if I'd make it.

Glad to meet you rdb3, always good to make the acquaintance of freedom loving Americans! Hope your day in the sun is a good one.

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' to the Finest.

Great way to start the day - Coffee and the opportunity to meet another outstanding FReeper.

I've always enjoyed reading rdb3's comments throughout FR.

It's a pleasure to meet you rdb3. Keep up the good work.

AttaBoy, rdb3!!!

[dansangel]

Beautiful tribute ((((Billie)))). As always, so artistically and thoughtfully created.

(((rdb3))) - Welcome to the Finest! I have enjoyed your postings around FR and look forward to reading more.

(((((Hugs)))) to all - make that *healing hugs* to my Fuzzy Brothah - back to more corporate rigamarole.....

[deadhead]

Congratulations rdb3, enjoy your day in the spotlight :-) It is so nice to get to know other freepers. Keep fighting the good fight, rdb3. I have had the opportunity to see the Buckeye football team in action several times (lots of fun) I have relatives in the Columbus area.

An "ooops baby"...LOL

Awesome profile, Billie!!

Hello All!!

Colleen

[Kudsman]

Nice profile. Good guy. Glad to get to know you better.

[Libertina]

See you all at CPAC tomorrow! :)
CPAC Here we come!

[FreeTheHostages]

A belated congratulations, rdb3! (I was sick Monday and spending the rest of the week catching up.)

Just had time to read this finally. Wow!! Very cool.