God created you with weaknesses, so that you would ask for the grace and power of Jesus.

“If I must boast [kauchaomai], I will boast [kauchaomai] in the things which concern my infirmity [astheneia].” (2Cor 11:30)

“Of such a one I will boast [kauchaomai]; yet of myself I will not boast [kauchaomai], except in my infirmities [astheneia].” (2Cor 12:5)

“And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness [astheneia]. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast [kauchaomai] in my infirmities [astheneia], that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2Cor 12:9)

“Therefore I take pleasure [eudokeo] in infirmities [astheneia], in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak [astheneo], then I am strong [dunatos].” (2Cor 12:10)

“For we also are weak [astheneo] in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you.” (2Cor 13:4)

“I speak in human terms because of the weakness [astheneia] of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.” (Rom 6:19)

“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses [astheneia]. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” (Rom 8:26)

“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses [astheneia], but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.” (Heb 4:15)

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help [boetheia] in time of need.” (Heb 4:16)

“So we may boldly [tharreo] say: The LORD is my helper [boethos]; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Heb 13:6)

“But You, O LORD, do not be far from Me; O My Strength, hasten to help Me!” (Ps 22:19)

“You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God.” (Ps 40:17)

“Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.” (Ps 63:7)

“You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.” (Ps 70:5)

“O God, do not be far from me; O my God, make haste to help me!” (Ps 71:12)

“Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul would soon have settled in silence.” (Ps 94:17)

“Let Your hand become my help, for I have chosen Your precepts.” (Ps 119:173)

“My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.” (Ps 121:2)

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isa 41:10)

“For the Lord GOD [Adonay Yehovih] will help Me; therefore I will not be disgraced; therefore I have set My face like a flint, and I know that I will not be ashamed.” (Isa 50:7)

“Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mk 9:24)

Reading: Jer 25-27; 2Cor 11