“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

2 Corinthians 12:9

It happened so fast that I barely had time to process it. As I stepped outside, I did not realize how slick the wet porch steps had become. Before I knew it, my feet flew out from under me, and I landed hard on my wrist.

The sharp, throbbing pain made it clear something was wrong. A trip to the doctor confirmed my wrist was broken, and I would be unable to use one hand for months.

At first, I was overwhelmed by how much the injury affected my daily life. Simple tasks became difficult, and I had to rely on others more than I wanted to.

Yet, as the weeks went by, something unexpected happened. God began to use that frustrating time to teach me lessons I never knew I needed. I learned how to embrace patience and admit I cannot do everything on my own. More than anything, I saw how much I needed to trust God when life felt out of control.

Life has a way of knocking us down, doesn’t it? Whether it’s a broken bone or a broken spirit, those moments can feel overwhelming. But they also hold the potential to draw us closer to God, who never leaves us to face our falls alone.

If you feel like life has knocked you off balance, please do not try to carry the weight by yourself. Let God step in. His strength is enough, even when yours is not. And the beautiful truth is that His power is made perfect in our weakness.