Continuing in our look of 2nd Corinthians 12:10 I see another word that we encounter on a weekly basis if not a daily basis. We see the word "distresses".

Are you distressed this week? Is there something in your life that is causing anxiety or suffering in some way? Paul knew a lot about being distressed. Your talking about a man who spent most of his adult life in a jail cell for preaching the gospel. He suffered many beatings because of his belief and his love for Christ.

Paul knew about anxiety as he started churches but had to leave them to continue on with his ministry. He would get word back that one of his beloved churches were going backwards instead of forwards. He would hear how they were fighting among themselves and that caused him to have to weep over a blank sheet of paper as he prepared writings that would go back to those church members and bring about change. How he longed to be with them but his imprisonment prevented it.

But that didn't stop him from writing here in vs. 10 "when I am weak (with distresses) then I am made strong" through Christ Jesus.

Prayer: "Lord, many are suffering today and need a pick-me-up. Anxiety has set in and they need your strength to shine through their weakness."