When You're The Strong One
Who carries the carrier?
For the person everyone leans on.
The big idea
Being dependable is not the same as being fine.
What does “When You're The Strong One” walk through?
Grace In Weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9 · KJV
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
In plain English
He told me: my grace is enough for you, because my power is perfected in weakness.
Strength Is Not The Requirement
Paul is told that power works best in weakness. If you have built an identity on never needing help, this verse is aimed straight at you.
Do Not Do It Alone
Hebrews 10:25 · KJV
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
In plain English
Don't give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing. Encourage one another, all the more as the day approaches.
“The person everyone leans on is usually the last person anyone asks about.”
Come And Rest
Matthew 11:28 · KJV
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
In plain English
Jesus invites worn-out people to come to him. He offers real rest for the soul.
Let Someone In
Asking for help is not a betrayal of the people who depend on you. It is how you stay someone they can keep depending on.
Pray
God, I am tired of being the strong one. Let me be carried. Amen.
Write it down
Who could you tell the truth to this week?
You are allowed to need
Ask one person for something.
Which passages does this journey use?
3 passages, drawn from 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 11:28. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 6 minutes for the whole thing, or 7 short sittings.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
- Hebrews 10:25
- Matthew 11:28
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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