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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL BY PATRICE TSAGUE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever felt weak and vulnerable?
Do you have an enormous and insurmountable task before you?
Do you know how to tap into the grace of God?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And He said to me \u201cMy grace is sufficient for you, for My strength
is made perfect in weakness.\u201d Therefore, most gladly I will rather
boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.<\/em>
\u2013 2 Corinthians 12:9<\/a> (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

His Grace is Enough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If every goal you attempt in business<\/a> and life is within the reach of your human potential, then your goals are not bold and audacious enough.<\/strong> And if the vision of your company or your life is what you alone can accomplish without the help of others and supernatural intervention, then your vision is too small. The Apostle Paul was given a vision by God to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, and to be a witness for Him before the kings of the earth and to the children of Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the Lord said to him. \u201cGo for he [Paul] is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear my name before the Gentiles, kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name\u2019s sake.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>\u2013\u00a0Acts 9:15-16 (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the journey of fulfilling this vision, Paul faced many obstacles including his own human limitations, \u201cand a \u201cthorn in the flesh\u201d <\/em>(2 Corinthians 12:7)<\/em><\/strong> which is generally thought to refer to the continual persecution and attempts on his life at the hands of the Pharisees. These trials were so painful that Paul cried out to God three times, asking him to remove them. But in spite of all of these extreme challenges, \u2026\u201d <\/em>\u00a0the Apostle Paul went on to accomplish the vision the Lord gave him, and he also authored more books in the New Testament than any other apostle.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What enabled the Apostle Paul to do so much despite his personal challenges? Grace. Each time he cried out to God for help, God reminded him that His grace was all he needed. His grace was more than enough for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remember a meeting I had with a client that led to a decision to make one of the partners CEO of the company. <\/strong>The immediate reaction of the partner who was made CEO was \u201cI cannot do it. I don\u2019t have the time or the experience.\u201d <\/em>I reminded him that by stepping up he could save the company \u2013 and he did. God\u2019s grace was enough for him.<\/strong> He has not only done a great job, but through his leadership, the company\u2019s culture has changed, and despite facing challenges along the way, they are on the verge of tremendous growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all that you are willing to attempt in life are the things that are safe and within your reach, then you will never fully live life, and nor will you experience God to the fullest. We must strive to pursue goals that are so bold, and visions that are so daring, that without the grace of God, we cannot realize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201cgrace\u201d<\/em> is derived from the Greek word \u201ccharis\u201d<\/em>, which primarily means <\/em>the \u201cunmerited favor or kindness of God directed toward humanity.\u201d<\/em> Grace can also be interpreted as \u201csupernatural gifts imparting extraordinary powers, the reception of which is due to the power of divine grace operating through Christians by the Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result of grace is that the supernatural strength of God is activated when we acknowledge our human limitations, and realize that only His grace can empower us and see us through.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace is God\u2019s sufficiency, which is present only when we recognize our insufficiency. It is God\u2019s strength at work in us when we are weak. The grace of God manifests most powerfully when we have exhausted all of our options.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace cannot exist alongside our ability or efforts. Either you depend upon God\u2019s grace, or upon your own strength. You cannot rely on both. Once the Apostle Paul understood this revelation, with great enthusiasm he cried out, \u201cTherefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in distresses, for Christ\u2019s sake for when I\u2019m weak, then I\u2019m strong.\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 12:9b-10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, Paul realized that grace is most present when we are at our most vulnerable and inadequate. <\/strong>This, however, goes contrary to the entrepreneurs<\/a>\u2019 instincts. We do not want to feel vulnerable, and we do not ever want to feel weak or inadequate. We feel that we must be in control at all times. If this is so, then we must forsake the grace of God, because we cannot have it both ways. Grace cannot exist where dependence on our strength is present. Grace is only present when we acknowledge that we cannot do it
by ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this does not mean that we should attempt impossible tasks, just so that we can experience the grace of God. That would be testing God and that can be dangerous and ill-advised. Grace works in concert with God\u2019s calling and God\u2019s will.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The things you pursue must be those things that God has called you to do and that align with His plan for your life. No matter how challenging or difficult, no matter what personal issues you may be facing, if those things are within God\u2019s plan for your life and His will, then you can rest assured that His grace is enough. It is all you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My prayer for you today is that you will dare to pursue bold and audacious God-inspired goals beyond your human abilities, by tapping into the sufficiency of God\u2019s grace.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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If every goal you attempt in business<\/a> and life is within the reach of your human potential, then your goals are not bold and audacious enough.<\/strong> And if the vision of your company or your life is what you alone can accomplish without the help of others and supernatural intervention, then your vision is too small. The Apostle Paul was given a vision by God to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, and to be a witness for Him before the kings of the earth and to the children of Israel.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If every goal you attempt in business<\/a> and life is within the reach of your human potential, then your goals are not bold and audacious enough.<\/strong> And if the vision of your company or your life is what you alone can accomplish without the help of others and supernatural intervention, then your vision is too small. The Apostle Paul was given a vision by God to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, and to be a witness for Him before the kings of the earth and to the children of Israel."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/table","render":"

But the Lord said to him. \u201cGo for he [Paul] is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear my name before the Gentiles, kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name\u2019s sake.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>\u2013\u00a0Acts 9:15-16 (NKJV)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","content":"
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Throughout the journey of fulfilling this vision, Paul faced many obstacles including his own human limitations, \u201cand a \u201cthorn in the flesh\u201d <\/em>(2 Corinthians 12:7)<\/em><\/strong> which is generally thought to refer to the continual persecution and attempts on his life at the hands of the Pharisees. These trials were so painful that Paul cried out to God three times, asking him to remove them. But in spite of all of these extreme challenges, \u2026\u201d <\/em>\u00a0the Apostle Paul went on to accomplish the vision the Lord gave him, and he also authored more books in the New Testament than any other apostle.\u00a0<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Throughout the journey of fulfilling this vision, Paul faced many obstacles including his own human limitations, \u201cand a \u201cthorn in the flesh\u201d <\/em>(2 Corinthians 12:7)<\/em><\/strong> which is generally thought to refer to the continual persecution and attempts on his life at the hands of the Pharisees. These trials were so painful that Paul cried out to God three times, asking him to remove them. But in spite of all of these extreme challenges, \u2026\u201d <\/em>\u00a0the Apostle Paul went on to accomplish the vision the Lord gave him, and he also authored more books in the New Testament than any other apostle.\u00a0"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

What enabled the Apostle Paul to do so much despite his personal challenges? Grace. Each time he cried out to God for help, God reminded him that His grace was all he needed. His grace was more than enough for him.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"What enabled the Apostle Paul to do so much despite his personal challenges? Grace. Each time he cried out to God for help, God reminded him that His grace was all he needed. His grace was more than enough for him."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

I remember a meeting I had with a client that led to a decision to make one of the partners CEO of the company. <\/strong>The immediate reaction of the partner who was made CEO was \u201cI cannot do it. I don\u2019t have the time or the experience.\u201d <\/em>I reminded him that by stepping up he could save the company - and he did. God\u2019s grace was enough for him.<\/strong> He has not only done a great job, but through his leadership, the company\u2019s culture has changed, and despite facing challenges along the way, they are on the verge of tremendous growth. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"I remember a meeting I had with a client that led to a decision to make one of the partners CEO of the company. <\/strong>The immediate reaction of the partner who was made CEO was \u201cI cannot do it. I don\u2019t have the time or the experience.\u201d <\/em>I reminded him that by stepping up he could save the company - and he did. God\u2019s grace was enough for him.<\/strong> He has not only done a great job, but through his leadership, the company\u2019s culture has changed, and despite facing challenges along the way, they are on the verge of tremendous growth. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

If all that you are willing to attempt in life are the things that are safe and within your reach, then you will never fully live life, and nor will you experience God to the fullest. We must strive to pursue goals that are so bold, and visions that are so daring, that without the grace of God, we cannot realize them.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"If all that you are willing to attempt in life are the things that are safe and within your reach, then you will never fully live life, and nor will you experience God to the fullest. We must strive to pursue goals that are so bold, and visions that are so daring, that without the grace of God, we cannot realize them."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

The word \u201cgrace\u201d<\/em> is derived from the Greek word \u201ccharis\u201d<\/em>, which primarily means <\/em>the \u201cunmerited favor or kindness of God directed toward humanity.\u201d<\/em> Grace can also be interpreted as \u201csupernatural gifts imparting extraordinary powers, the reception of which is due to the power of divine grace operating through Christians by the Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The word \u201cgrace\u201d<\/em> is derived from the Greek word \u201ccharis\u201d<\/em>, which primarily means <\/em>the \u201cunmerited favor or kindness of God directed toward humanity.\u201d<\/em> Grace can also be interpreted as \u201csupernatural gifts imparting extraordinary powers, the reception of which is due to the power of divine grace operating through Christians by the Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/em>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

The result of grace is that the supernatural strength of God is activated when we acknowledge our human limitations, and realize that only His grace can empower us and see us through.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The result of grace is that the supernatural strength of God is activated when we acknowledge our human limitations, and realize that only His grace can empower us and see us through.<\/strong>\u00a0"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Grace is God\u2019s sufficiency, which is present only when we recognize our insufficiency. It is God\u2019s strength at work in us when we are weak. The grace of God manifests most powerfully when we have exhausted all of our options. <\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Grace is God\u2019s sufficiency, which is present only when we recognize our insufficiency. It is God\u2019s strength at work in us when we are weak. The grace of God manifests most powerfully when we have exhausted all of our options. <\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

Grace cannot exist alongside our ability or efforts. Either you depend upon God\u2019s grace, or upon your own strength. You cannot rely on both. Once the Apostle Paul understood this revelation, with great enthusiasm he cried out, \u201cTherefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in distresses, for Christ\u2019s sake for when I\u2019m weak, then I\u2019m strong.\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 12:9b-10)<\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Grace cannot exist alongside our ability or efforts. Either you depend upon God\u2019s grace, or upon your own strength. You cannot rely on both. Once the Apostle Paul understood this revelation, with great enthusiasm he cried out, \u201cTherefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in distresses, for Christ\u2019s sake for when I\u2019m weak, then I\u2019m strong.\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 12:9b-10)<\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

In other words, Paul realized that grace is most present when we are at our most vulnerable and inadequate. <\/strong>This, however, goes contrary to the entrepreneurs<\/a>\u2019 instincts. We do not want to feel vulnerable, and we do not ever want to feel weak or inadequate. We feel that we must be in control at all times. If this is so, then we must forsake the grace of God, because we cannot have it both ways. Grace cannot exist where dependence on our strength is present. Grace is only present when we acknowledge that we cannot do it
by ourselves.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"In other words, Paul realized that grace is most present when we are at our most vulnerable and inadequate. <\/strong>This, however, goes contrary to the entrepreneurs<\/a>\u2019 instincts. We do not want to feel vulnerable, and we do not ever want to feel weak or inadequate. We feel that we must be in control at all times. If this is so, then we must forsake the grace of God, because we cannot have it both ways. Grace cannot exist where dependence on our strength is present. Grace is only present when we acknowledge that we cannot do it
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Of course, this does not mean that we should attempt impossible tasks, just so that we can experience the grace of God. That would be testing God and that can be dangerous and ill-advised. Grace works in concert with God\u2019s calling and God\u2019s will. <\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"Of course, this does not mean that we should attempt impossible tasks, just so that we can experience the grace of God. That would be testing God and that can be dangerous and ill-advised. Grace works in concert with God\u2019s calling and God\u2019s will. "}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

The things you pursue must be those things that God has called you to do and that align with His plan for your life. No matter how challenging or difficult, no matter what personal issues you may be facing, if those things are within God\u2019s plan for your life and His will, then you can rest assured that His grace is enough. It is all you need.<\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"The things you pursue must be those things that God has called you to do and that align with His plan for your life. No matter how challenging or difficult, no matter what personal issues you may be facing, if those things are within God\u2019s plan for your life and His will, then you can rest assured that His grace is enough. It is all you need."}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}},{"type":"core\/paragraph","render":"

My prayer for you today is that you will dare to pursue bold and audacious God-inspired goals beyond your human abilities, by tapping into the sufficiency of God\u2019s grace.<\/strong><\/p>","content":[{"type":"text","data":"My prayer for you today is that you will dare to pursue bold and audacious God-inspired goals beyond your human abilities, by tapping into the sufficiency of God\u2019s grace.<\/strong>"}],"data":[],"style":{"textAlign":"left","color":"","dropCap":false,"parent_style":{}}}],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"bb_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"app_access":{"can_access":true,"restrict_message":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61086"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61086\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nehemiahecommunity.com\/members\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}