For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete. 2 Corinthians 13:9

The Strong Weakling

The past 12 months were particularly hard for my family. We experienced medical, emotional, and financial setbacks throughout the year. There were some days when I had a tough time getting up and putting a smile on my face.

I remember one such day at work when I was there physically, but found it a challenge to be my normal upbeat self. I didn’t crack a smile all that day and I was having a tough time trusting in God’s plan for my life. My sour demeanor was noticed by my coworkers who expressed concern for me during my shift. All in all it was not a banner day for Chaplain Green and the witness for his faith in Jesus Christ.

The next day when God had pulled me out of my melancholy, I had one person approach me and state that they had actually been encouraged by my depression. They said, “If someone with true faith in God can have tough times and can get past them, it gives us all the hope that we can get through them too.” Apparently in spite of my attitude on the previous day, God had been able to use me to encourage others.

We are all going to have hardships, persecutions, and troubles that will weaken us and sometimes bring us to our knees. God is not looking for flawless examples of faith because as long as we are fallible human beings, they will not exist. It is great to know that in those hard times He is always there to use our weaknesses for His glory.

Trust in Him, He will use you and make you strong even in your lowest moments.

Yours in Christ,

Chaplain Brad Green