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Sometimes we are getting weak when we pray, we lack the words or know-how. “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” (Romans 8:26)

I might not be able to fully understand or describe how the Spirit strengthens us in our weakness because it is beyond what my limited mind can comprehend. However, I know that I have experienced it. Just as we can’t see the wind with our eyes, yet see evidence of its presence, we can’t see or always feel the strength of Christ flowing through us, yet see evidence of his power.

As much as I have grieved for the loss of my wife, ached, cried, and sat alone in silence, I have experienced a sweet, satisfying dependence on Christ that no words can sufficiently describe. While (me and my children) we have been blown away by the love that others have sacrificially shown us, ultimately it is Christ Himself who has sustained us, provided what we need, and carried us through this darkness. There is a strange sense of freedom that comes with knowing that God alone is big enough to save us.

Thus, the moment we realise that we were not created to take on life’s difficulties alone, we will then recognize the power of each weakness. What is so beautiful about being weak is how we allow ourselves to remove our walls. Our walls are that which contain what we do not want others to see; our flaws, sins, failures, lies, and personal struggles. Often when we allow this to happen, we find strengths we didn’t realize we had and faith stronger than we knew.“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!”(1 Chronicles 16:11).

So, if you have something kind, uplifting, or empowering to say, say it. Don’t be afraid of being judged. Most of us doesn’t live an authentic life for fear of judgement by others. You have to speak up when you have something to say. Don’t hide your thoughts and feelings, especially when your voice can make a difference.

We have grown in a society that says, “If you need people, it’s a sign of weakness”, when God calls us to confess to one another… (James 5:16). You can’t just do it by yourself, “everybody” needs “somebody”, don’t suffer in silence, but talk to somebody. Don’t keep your pain all to yourself, you will feel a lot better when you have someone to share it with, someone you can trust.

Above all, you need to pray and speak God’s inspired words through the Holy Spirit into your life and build yourself up in God. For the bible says “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” (Isaiah 40: 29). This power is not just for preachers, evangelists, or people who work in special ministry; rather, it is available to every believer who willingly surrenders in submission and obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Jesus was actually filled with the power of God when he submitted his will to that of the Father, and that is the same for us. When Jesus lives in us, we can live by the power of God. “For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God.”(2 Corinthians 13:4)