I am sick (Psalm 69:20; YLT).
Father, I’m sick,
But you are my goal:
Lord, please increase
The strength of my soul.
Father, I’m weak –
Just ashes and dust:
Lord, though I fail you,
Help me to trust.
Father, your grace
Is all that I need:
Lord, may your Son
Work through me, I plead.
Father, I’m glad
That to you I belong:
Lord, though I’m weak,
With you I am strong.
I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:10; NLT).
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My goal is to know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings (Philippians 3:10; CSB).
On the day I called, you answered; you increased the strength of my soul (Psalm 138:3; Grail Psalms).
I am weak (Psalm 6:2; NLT).
I am nothing but dust and ashes (Genesis 18:27; NIV).
Everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard (Romans 3:23; NLT).
I trust in you, my God! (Psalm 25:2; NLT).
He said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me (2 Corinthians 12:9; NLT).
I belong to you (Psalm 119:94; NET).