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Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.
- 2 Corinthians 3:5
Ever feel so overwhelmed with the tasks of everyday life?
There’s work to be done, meetings to attend, a long list of chores to do, schoolwork to catch up on, kids to feed, and the list goes on…
So often we try to place the burden of these things all on our own shoulders. We feel as though we have no choice but to keep up with all of our tasks in our own human strength.
Thankfully, we don’t have to! The Lord is able. He is where our strength comes from, and guess what? He doesn’t expect you to keep up and accomplish everything you need to accomplish in your own strength alone.
Why? Because He purposely designed you to walk closely with Him in this life. He designed you to need Him. He created you to rely on Him as your strength. This is why we tend to get so burnt out when we try to accomplish everything all by ourselves.
Be encouraged today to know that God is strong in your weakness.
What are some of your weak areas? Take some time to sit with the Lord today and allow Him entrance into those areas. When you do this, He has the opportunity to show His strength in those areas. Whenever you find yourself flustered and burnt out, take a moment to pause, breathe, and ask the Lord to guide you in that task. Invite the Holy Spirit into your workspace and be willing to yield to His direction. The more we practice this, the less daunting our to-do lists become.
What tasks seem to be never ending or impossible today?
Know that God is here right now with you. Let Him take over where you feel weak, and you will experience His supernatural strength in those areas. He is able!
Prayer: Lord, help me to never fall into the stupor of self-sufficiency. Only you are my power source. Only by your side, am I enabled to do the things you’ve called me to do. I thank you for helping me with every task today, as you are more than able!
With Love,
Sarah Sherstad
God never intended for you to carry life's responsibilities in your own strength. When we rely only on ourselves, it's easy to become exhausted, overwhelmed, and discouraged. But Scripture reminds us that our competence comes from God. He doesn't ask us to accomplish everything alone—He invites us to depend on Him daily. As you go about today's responsibilities, remember that His strength is available for every meeting, every chore, every conversation, and every challenge you face.
Journal & Reflect
What responsibilities am I trying to carry in my own strength? Where do I need to invite God into my daily work or routine? When have I experienced God's strength helping me accomplish something I couldn't do on my own?
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2 Corinthians 3:5 mean?
2 Corinthians 3:5 reminds us that our ability, strength, and sufficiency come from God—not from ourselves. We are equipped for what He calls us to do because He empowers us.
What does it mean that our competence comes from God?
It means that God provides the wisdom, strength, grace, and ability we need to fulfill His purposes. We don't have to rely solely on our own talents or efforts.
Why do I feel burnt out so often?
Burnout often happens when we try to carry responsibilities apart from God's strength. He created us to depend on Him daily rather than striving in our own ability.
How can I rely on God's strength throughout the day?
Begin your day in prayer, invite the Holy Spirit into every task, pause when you feel overwhelmed, and continually ask God for wisdom, strength, and guidance.
Prayer
Father,
Thank Thank You for reminding me that I don't have to carry life's responsibilities alone. Forgive me for the times I've relied on my own strength instead of Yours. Teach me to depend on You in every task, every decision, and every challenge I face today. Fill me with Your wisdom, peace, and strength so that I may accomplish what You've called me to do with confidence—not because of my own ability, but because You are working through me.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
Message from Kara
One of the hardest habits to break is believing that everything depends on us. We often wear ourselves out trying to accomplish more, fix more, and carry more than God ever intended.
I love how today's verse reminds us that our competence comes from Him. That means we don't have to prove ourselves or strive endlessly to be enough. God faithfully provides the strength we need, one moment at a time.
If you're feeling overwhelmed today, pause for a moment and invite Him into whatever is in front of you. You may be surprised by the peace that comes when you stop striving and start relying on His strength.
May you experience His power in every weakness today.
Cheering you on,
Kara
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Applying this to your Daily Routine
Invite God into every part of your day—not just your quiet time. Whether you're working, studying, caring for your family, or checking off your to-do list, pause regularly to ask for His wisdom and strength. Recording these moments in a prayer journal can help you recognize how faithfully He provides exactly what you need.
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