Devotionals from my Bible app: Help for the Weak (Psalm 121:2)

Note before sharing the devotional: my answer the question at the end is this: I can begin to trust God to help me when I am weak by first learning to be ok to be weak. The Bible makes it clear repeatedly that God is the most reliable helper ever. I am able to put my trust in that. But being ok being weak, that's where the challenge is. I really appreciate the devotional's reference to 2 Corinthians 9-10, that in our weakness Jesus is strong. It gives a whole new look at a verse that appears to contradict this (but really doesn't): Joshua 1:9 (NIV) says “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” But the key in this is that it is not in our strength that God calls us to be strong and courageous; rather it's in His strength and His courage.

Help for the Weak

Sometimes, in our fast-paced world, admitting vulnerability seems like admitting defeat. But if you've found yourself feeling weary, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself, there's good news to cling to: “Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:2 NIV)

For those in Christ, we’re not in this alone; God is our help. God’s Spirit is working in us and through us to accomplish His purposes—even when we don’t see it or feel it. He’s bringing things to mind, putting people along our path, and stirring up our hearts with that which matters to Him.

God’s Word says that His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9), and it’s actually in our weakness that He is strong (2 Corinthians 12:10).

So the pressure to do everything, have everything, and be everything is off. You have a Helper who meets you in your vulnerability and offers you strength in every moment. So, how can you begin to trust Him to help you when you are weak?

https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.121.2.NKJV