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Resilience in Adversity. 

Author: Jefferson O. Imgbi

Date: Monday, September 22, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed."  
— 2 Corinthians 4:8–9

The Series Subtitle: Resilience in Adversity. Part 2

Affirmation: "I will endure hardship with strength, knowing adversity cannot break me when my life is anchored in God."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 2: Strength Found in Weakness

Weakness is not the end of your story. It is often the place where God’s strength shines brightest. Paul declared in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” When your strength fails, it creates room for God to display His power in ways you could never achieve on your own.

Weakness humbles you, reminding you that you are not self-sufficient. It shifts your dependence from yourself to God. Gideon faced his enemies with only three hundred men, a laughable number by human standards, yet it became the perfect stage for God’s strength. Adversity strips away pride so that resilience is born not from your ability but from His presence within you.

Today, embrace your weakness as an opportunity for divine strength. Instead of hiding your limitations, acknowledge them and invite God to work through them. In His hands, what looks like weakness becomes the foundation of resilience.

Listen and watch this episode of the Sure Word for Today on YouTube

Connect (Your Challenge and Response)

Your challenge may be feeling that your weakness disqualifies you. Your response must be to lean on God’s strength, trusting that His grace is enough.

Extend (Faith in Action)

Turn your weakness into a prayer today. Instead of complaining about it, surrender it to God and watch Him transform it into a source of strength.

Reflection And Application

Write down an area where you feel weak. Pray over it and ask God to show His strength in that very place.

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

"Your weakness is not a limitation, it is an invitation for God’s strength to be revealed."

Listen and Watch this Episode of Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson on YouTube

Let Us Pray

Lord, remind me that my weakness is not my downfall but my doorway to Your power. Fill my heart with courage to rely on You completely. Turn my limitations into testimonies of strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship