He can be strong in us

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

 To be weak just for the sake of being weak is not the goal or the end; our weakness is supposed to show the Lord’s strength, and as Paul said, “so that the power of Christ may rest” upon us. That’s the purpose of honestly confessing our weaknesses: to show that the Lord is strong, and that even though we are weak, He can be strong in us. Through our weaknesses, He can be shown to be strong.
 Of course, “boasting all the more gladly” of our weaknesses was never intended to give anyone the impression that they’re supposed to be so weak that they’re like jelly on the floor. What would be the purpose or testimony in that? People would see that and say, “Look at that poor guy! The Lord and the gospel don’t seem to have much to offer him. I thought God was supposed to be able to do miracles in your life. I thought God was supposed to manifest His strength in our weakness.”
 We can use our weaknesses to show the Lord’s strength. “His strength is made perfect in our weakness.” The Word says, “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” We’re supposed to be strong, but we find our strength in the Lord, not in ourselves. —Maria Fontaine [1]

 Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you. —Charles Swindoll

[1]  Anchor Being Strong in the Lord