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Filling the weaknesses of body and mind
Life throws a lot at us, and it’s pretty normal to feel weak sometimes. You know, when you want to do something but keep putting it off, or you try to change things but back out before you even start. Then you end up doubting and denying yourself. Whether it’s procrastination, settling for less, or something else—these struggles often stem from physical and spiritual weakness.
In the marathon of life, we all hit patches of weakness, whether in worldly matters or spiritual ones. But in the grand scheme of our lives, this current weakness is just temporary, like just one piece of the puzzle. Mark 14:38 in the NKJV puts it this way: “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” We’re human, after all, so even when we know what’s good, it’s tough to actually do it. So, how do we deal with this? Well, we can break it down into two steps:
First step—ask God for help. Isaiah 40:29-31 tells us, “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” When we pray and hand over our weaknesses to God, it eases our anxious hearts. God knows the best way to help us, but that’s just the first step.
Second step—make a commitment to change. 2 Corinthians 5:9 says, “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.” The world is full of challenges and temptations. If God extends His mighty hand to us and we don’t grab it because of temptations or trials, we’ll still fail. So, create an environment with fewer temptations, arm yourself with more biblical knowledge to fight the devil’s schemes, make a commitment to God, and keep praying for His guidance. That’s how you conquer your weaknesses.
God is real and alive, and you only truly understand His greatness when you experience His guidance firsthand. Faith isn’t just something you talk about; it’s how you live. I encourage everyone to come to our church to get to know and personally experience this living and true God.
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https://www.tjc-chicago.org/about/basic-beliefs/
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September 26-29, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM
Friday and Saturday, September 27-28, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM
Sunday, September 29, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.
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4N550 Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
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In the meantime, please feel free to join us for our regular Sabbath (Friday evening and Saturday) services online or in-person.
Friday Evening Service: 7:50PM – 9:00PM
Saturday Morning Service: 10:50AM – 12:00noon
Saturday Afternoon Service: 1:30PM – 2:40PM
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I’ve also discovered why my numerous attempts to change have failed: my motivations were misaligned.
Growth, with its bumps, weaknesses, falls, and tears, is a journey. Have we ever looked back to see how far we’ve come?
My weaknesses are the source of my regrets, but these regrets could have been avoided.