Weakness
Today I was thinking how awesome it would be to sit around with some people (trust worthy people) and talk about our weaknesses. For most people there strengths are obvious. Like, Sally is a great speaker, Mary can fix anything or Paul makes a great pie. But what about the weaknesses we all have. I have no problem talking about most of mine. In the right conversation I am willing to talk about almost anything. Of course I would never just jump into a conversation with "Hey I have anger issues" or anything like that but remaining open with our weaknesses in life can bring some freedom. I never want to be scared to share pieces of me with others. There is always wisdom in the when and how, but just being open to the possibilities is so freeing.
So what am I saying? I don't quite know. I guess I was just reminding myself that it is our strengths and weaknesses that makes us who we are and we should never forget either.
So what am I saying? I don't quite know. I guess I was just reminding myself that it is our strengths and weaknesses that makes us who we are and we should never forget either.
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"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 about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in nsults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I strong" (2 Cor. 12:9-10)
challenging to live in the midst of that weakness eh? but what Joy to know his Grace that carries us through it and uses it for His names sake!
so cool.
love ya
miss ya.
I completely agree! There's something so vulnerable, but soo FREEING and releasing when you open your mouth and speak out your weaknesses (and/or sins) to trust worthy others.
Cool.
I am just starting to share those with one trusted person. And I'm still accepted, plus I'm being affirmed in my strengths.
How freeing is that?!
hi there. I was missing you today. I hung out breifly with a new girl from our church (relatively new) and for some reason she made me think of you- oh she's from thunder bay, that's probably why, she knows Ashley. small world hey? Phil and I spent the 1st weekend of Dec. with Ian Brooks and his fiancee, it was so awesome. too bad we weren't a little closer, 'cause something like that would rule, just hanging out for an evening would be cool. take care. paige
Totally.
I find that no one is really honest about the state of their marriage...and young newly married people often feel alone in their struggles. People are so afraid of looking weak, or imperfect, that they don't talk about the time they threw a tea-pot at their husband! haha.
I think the greatest thing you can do as a friend, or even a mentor, is to share your stories of weakness too. I have a rule when talking to someone who has asked for time with me. (and perhaps they see me as a councellor with it 'all together') Well, for every 'weakness' they expose to me (such an honour, really...as they are spilling their laundry and exposing their pain) I do the same. I try to share something that I have, or am experiencing...so that they see that the 'exposing' is equal here...and that they are not alone.
I'm like you, Alexandra...I'm willing to be honest about most anything...if it's safe. That means I want to work to be safe as well. Perhaps this says something about christians. Are we safe enough for each other?? hmmmm
I'm one that generally shares my weaknesses and struggles with loved ones around me. I have noticed that the dynamics change a little with marriage. Your dirty laundry and weaknesses are now not just your own, but also belong to your spouse. That changes the game a bit, as you need to be respectful of what you share with others according to how your spouse feels about telling others. I want to respect and honor my husband and in that we have to figure out what we share, with whom, who we trust with personal info, etc. It has made me think more before I speak. I'd normally spill all (with designated people), but now I have more than just myself in the equation.
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