Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

When the frustration of my helplessness seemed greatest, I discovered God's grace was more than sufficient. And after my imprisonment, I could look back and see how God used my powerlessness for His purpose. What He has chosen for my most significant witness was not my triumphs or victories, but my defeat.


When the frustration of my helplessness seemed greatest, I d

Summary

This quote reflects on the speaker's realization that even in moments of frustration and helplessness, they found solace and strength in God's grace. It suggests that despite feeling powerless, they later recognized how God used their periods of defeat and imprisonment to serve a greater purpose. The quote emphasizes that their most impactful testimony did not come from personal triumphs or victories, but rather from their experiences of failure and vulnerability.

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Defeat
By Charles Caleb Colton
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