Often, our greatest strength is directly related to our greatest weakness. For example, if you are an extrovert, you thrive around people. On the contrary, you may have a very difficult time being alone. If you are detail-oriented, you may focus so much on the details that you lose the big picture which can be frustrating.
Knowing this sets you free. It sets you free to know yourself, free to know that you don't have to be, can't be, everything to everyone. You can give yourself a break. It also reminds you to show grace to others because they also have weaknesses that are opposed to their strengths.
Try this... Make a list of your strengths. Do you notice any weaknesses that you have that are opposite of those strengths?
Let the list help you to learn how to have grace for yourself.
Mary and Martha
This may be a familiar story to you, but let's take a fresh look at it -
Luke 10:38-40
In the comments, let's talk about it...
Luke 10:41-42
In the comments, let's talk about it...
- What do you see as Martha's strengths and weaknesses?
- What do you see as Mary's strengths and weaknesses?
Luke 10:41-42
- What do you see as Martha's strengths and weaknesses in this passage?
- What do you see as Mary's strengths and weaknesses?
What are your areas of weakness that you need to lighten up and give yourself a break about? Are there strengths that you need to celebrate?
This week (for starters), let's try to only focus on the strengths of those around us instead of their weaknesses. Look at how Paul speaks to Timothy for an example. Philippians 2:19-24
What do you think?
1 comment:
I think Martha's strength was that she could see a need and worked hard to take care of that need. I guess prioritizing (or lack there of) was her weakness. She was so busy doing she missed what was important.
One of my weaknesses is my procrastination. 'Nuff said. I would say one of my strengths is my listening skills. I try my best to give people my undivided attention when needed.
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