Weakness

Fast Sunday always makes me feel physically week since I skip two meals. It's made me realize though, that feeling weak brings us closer to Christ because we realize how much we need Him! If we never felt weak we'd probably never rely on the Lord. Feeling weak helps us remember Him and turn to Him. And relying on the Lord is the only way to get through this life with joy. I love this quote:

"While the blessings we ask for and receive through prayer are undeniably magnificent, the greatest blessing and benefit is not the physical or spiritual blessings that may come as answers to our prayers but in the changes to our soul that come as we learn to be dependent on our Heavenly Father for strength."

This past year or so has been difficult in many different ways. I have felt weak often. Relying on the Lord for help and strength has turned what has seemed hopeless into no big deal at all. He has helped me find JOY through it all. My soul has definitely changed for the better as I have become more dependent on Him.