It's Okay to Walk with a Limp

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It's Okay to Walk with a Limp

And as he passed Penuel [Peniel], the sun rose upon him and he was limping because of his thigh. - Genesis 32:31

Jacob was a man with many weaknesses, yet he pressed on with God and was determined to receive God's blessing. God likes that kind of determination. He actually told Jacob in Genesis 32:28 that he (Jacob) had contended with God and man, and that God would be glorified in him. God can always be glorified through people who will not allow their personal weaknesses to stop Him from flowing through them.

In order for God to flow through us, we must first come face-to-face with the fact that we have weaknesses—and then we must determine not to let them bother us. Our imperfections will not stop God from working through us unless we let them. We need to accept ourselves completely—weaknesses and all—because God does.

God will bless all of us even though we limp (are not perfect in all of our behavior). Remember, God looks at our hearts. If we have faith in Him and hearts that long to obey Him and bring Him glory, then He will work wonders through us in spite of our weaknesses.

Love Yourself Today: Don't let your weaknesses stop you. Be determined to let God work through you in spite of them.

From the book Love Out Loud by Joyce Meyer.