My life goal is to see the world's one billion people with disabilities embraced and encouraged by the church.
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God deliberately chooses weak, suffering and unlikely candidates to get His work done, so that in the end, the glory goes to God and not to the person.
Interpretation
What this quote means
God uses those who are weak or suffering to achieve great things, highlighting His power rather than our abilities.
This quote suggests that God often selects individuals who may seem weak, suffering, or unlikely to succeed to fulfill His plans. This choice emphasizes that the accomplishments achieved through these individuals are not due to their inherent strength or abilities but rather the divine strength and glory of God, reminding us that even those who feel inadequate can play significant roles in a greater purpose.
Themes
GodWeaknessGloryCandidatesStrength
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about overcoming adversity, one might use this quote to inspire those feeling inadequate.
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