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I will confess, there have been times when I've felt wholly inadequate as a believer. I mean, what could I give Him that could even come close to what He's given me? How could He possibly wish to use *me* in this world, being but dust? I fall short every single day, and always will. It's only by His grace that anything is possible. It is precisely in our moments of weakness that His strength is made perfect. And, thats exactly the point. There is nothing we can do apart from Him. No amount of our own works could repay Him for His love and sacrifice. He gives the grace, He provides us with understanding. By His Spirit we grow in Him. It doesn't matter our past, once we've been washed in His blood. It's ALL about Him. He gets the glory. Any percieved good in us is His doing. We must rest in HIS perfection, not in our attempts to manufacture our own. Thank you, Lord!! ❤️

Franklin Graham said one painful example of spiritual warfare is the ongoing attacks against Erica Kirk after the assassination of her husband. He described her as “a nice, sweet, young lady” who is still grieving, yet continues to face criticism and harsh treatment. Graham said the situation deeply angers him, adding, “It just makes my blood boil.” In his view, these attacks are not merely personal conflicts but part of a larger spiritual battle meant to wound the hurting and divide believers. He warned that the enemy wants Christians tearing each other down instead of showing compassion. Rather than supporting someone in sorrow, people can become instruments of discouragement. Graham’s message was that believers must recognize these tactics and choose grace over cruelty.