November 20, 2025
— William Carey · Source: Carey to Alexander Duff in his last illness, in George Smith, The Life of William Carey, Shoemaker & Missionary (1885), ch. XVI
2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
The Lord reminded me that weakness is never the reason that hinders His work; what truly hinders me is my shrinking back, hesitation, and reluctance to respond to the call because of my weakness. I often focus on my own shortcomings, forgetting that Christ's power is made perfect precisely in weakness. The more I recognize my own limitations, the more I understand that I must rely on the Lord. On the missionary path, I do not need to rely on my own strength, but rather learn to obey and move forward, allowing the Lord to manifest His glory in my inadequacy.
Lord, I place my weakness in Your hands. Teach me not to retreat because of my inadequacy, nor to reject Your calling because of fear. May Your power over me, enabling me to experience Your power, wisdom, and guidance in obedience. No matter how uncertain the future may hold, I ask that You accomplish Your will within me. May I be a vessel in Your hands, so that Your glory may be seen in my weakness. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.