In my second year of ministry I had a parent call me out. They were justified in what they said because I was acting bull headed. I was trying to speak for them and tell them how their parenting was off, and they told me I had no authority because I had no idea what it meant to be a parent. I justified my stance; however, I was wrong and made myself foolish. The motive behind my actions was because I was trying to be right, I didn’t want to be wrong. I believed that when you are wrong, you are weak and no one wants a weak leader.
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Chances are you are afraid to look weak. Maybe not to everyone; however, it could be a group of teens, parents or even your peers in ministry. And, who can blame you? Looking weak means you aren’t worth following, right?
I think you know the answer, the problem is you have trouble embracing the truth. When you admit your weaknesses in reality you:
Express A Strength: Knowing your weaknesses means you know when and where you are limited. It’s admitting, “I can’t do it all; but, that’s okay.” When you know your limits, it’s like knowing your environment. When you are familiar with your weaknesses you begin to discover your strengths. The question becomes, “How do I grow stronger, in my limits?”
It starts with:
If you feel weak, it means it is time for you to stop, reflect and examine your day to day actions. Feeling weak is God telling you to reevaluate your intentions and goals. Being wrong doesn’t mean you are weak, it just means you are misinformed. If we embrace our weaknesses we can actually look strong because it shows we have no fear for what we might face.
How do you turn weaknesses into strengths?
Who is your super hero?