Strength in Weakness: God’s Power in Fragile People

By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt

What if the very things you try to hide—your struggles, doubts, grief, and limitations—are the places where God wants to show up the most?

In Strength in Weakness, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey through Scripture and life experience to discover the surprising truth that God’s power is not revealed in our perfection, but in our vulnerability. Through the stories of Moses, Hannah, Paul, Peter, Elijah, and ultimately Jesus Himself, we see how weakness is not a disqualification—it’s an invitation.

Drawing from decades of pastoral ministry, hospice chaplaincy, and prison outreach, Dr. Schmitt weaves personal reflections, biblical teaching, heartfelt prayers, and original poetry into a deeply human and spiritually rich study. Each chapter also includes reflection questions and practical exercises, making this book ideal for individual devotion or group study.

Whether you feel burned out, broken, overlooked, or just tired of pretending to be strong—this book is for you. You’ll find not only comfort, but hope. Not only insight, but healing. And not only the courage to face your weakness, but the grace to let it become your testimony.

You are a jar of clay—fragile, yes, but filled with treasure. Let the light of Christ shine through your cracks.