Weakness

Today I was reading 2 Corinthians 12.  I especially noticed verses 9 and 10.  Paul has a weakness, a thorn in the flesh.  He has asked the Lord to remove it but the answer is no.  The Lord said to Paul "My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness."  I often feel I have many weaknesses whether they be physical or spiritual.  I wish I could be stronger in whatever area I am bothered by at the time.  I have never considered being thankful for my weakness.  That would be like giving in to the weakness.  Or would it?  Paul continues in verse 9 "Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."  He goes on to say he is content with weaknesses among other things.  Now we have no real idea what Paul's weakness was.  He is not specific but what can we learn from Paul?  I want to be a better mother to my daughter by being more consistent each day and to have more energy and clarity of mind to keep up.  I often feel that I am not as strong emotionally as I want to be.  Maybe I should be rejoicing that I don't feel as strong because when I feel really weak is when I turn to God and ask for him to give me strength.  If I was always consistent and strong then I would never feel the need to turn to God.  What about my spiritual life?  If I am always on the mountain top than I will never ask the questions of doubt that then can serve to increase my knowledge of God and deepen my faith.  God provides for me in my weakness and doubt.  I pray often that God will give my the energy I need for the day and the clarity of mind to accomplish the tasks at hand for that day.  Will you join me today to ask our Lord for the strength you and I need to get through this day and rejoice in our weaknesses that send us to God?