Embracing Weakness: The Power of Vulnerability in Faith
Embracing weakness as a pathway to spiritual growth is highlighted through the teachings of Paul in 2 Corinthians. By boasting of weaknesses, one can tap into supernatural strength and allow the power of Christ to shine through. Vulnerability and faith intertwine, leading to a deeper understanding of God's plan for us.
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When I Am Weak 2 Cor. 12:9-10, But He (the Lord) said to me (Paul), 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. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
When I Am Weak So what did Paul mean by, Boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses? The importance of weakness in the faith-building process Weakness is essential: to remove human strength and tap into supernatural strength Instead of fighting weakness, Paul learned to embrace it
When I Am Weak God deals with us according to our destiny, then works backwards. Eph. 2:10 (NLT), For we are God s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
When I Am Weak Start Here How God views us: (Kairos) (Kairos) Testing Discipline Hardship Testing Discipline Hardship Chronos Time Chronos Time Chronos Time How we view ourselves: Start Here
When I Am Weak It s about our faith!! It must grow, become strong!! (NLT) 1 Pe. 1:7, These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It (your faith) is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. Pr. 17:3, The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.
When I Am Weak Families in America tend to live very isolated. Very few people know who the real me is. Is there a doorway in? Vulnerability
When I Am Weak Vulnerability
When I Am Weak Our Heavenly Father wants us to get in touch with our: Vulnerability How do we view vulnerability: Strength or Weakness?
When I Am Weak Excerpts from the book, Daring Greatly by Brene Brown I want to experience your vulnerability but I don t want to be vulnerable. Vulnerability is courage in you and inadequacy in me. I m drawn to your vulnerability but repelled by mine.
When I Am Weak Who should we let in thru the vulnerability door? God Our spouse; our family A believing friend (or perhaps two) Church leadership
When I Am Weak Why let others in thru the vulnerability door? Unity Psalms 133
