 He went on to say in verses 9 and 10 of that same chapter, Therefore, most gladly, I would rather boast in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities and reproaches and needs and persecutions and distresses for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. It seems that sometimes we have to get to the end of ourselves before we look fully to God. But when we do, we find that he is more than enough.