For When I am Weak, then I am Strong

For when I am weak,
then I am strong
when I am weak
my barriers are destroyed
my true self fully exposed

You are able to see me
see the real me
the helplessness
the lack of judgement
my unguarded heart

You are able to see
my overwhelming need
the cavities of my soul
the pits of my heart

You are able to see
my brokenness
my makeshift heart
I am cracked and crumbling

For when I am weak,
then I am strong
I must rely on you
I have no where to go
I must retreat to your embrace
I must boast of my weaknesses
because I have no strength
all of my strength comes from you

When I am weak your light
shines through the holes in my life
when I am weak
they see I can fight on
because of you

When I am weak
you endure for me
when I am weak I cannot move
yet you move me further
further than I have ever gone

For when I am weak,
then I am strong.

(Inspired by 2 Corinthians 12)