Not many of us like to admit our weaknesses. It somehow makes us feel inferior like we are not perfect. But we all have them, so I wonder why we have been conditioned to avoid them. Today, I challenge you to admit your weaknesses to yourself. Go ahead, grab a piece of paper or your notes app, and jot down your shortcomings. 

Trust me on this; it is quite liberating. See, ignoring the existence of a thing does not make it go away. It will eventually come up, sometimes in a different way than expected. So it makes sense to admit the truth so it can be handled optimally. This is why I ask you to write down your weakness list. 

You are in a way confronting the things that make you feel most vulnerable. This is a bold move and where you begin if you desire for change to be realized. The Bible talks about confessing our sins. Your weakness is not necessarily a sin but a turning point begins when you confess a thing.

Your weaknesses do not define you; they are simply shortcomings—and we all have them. However, they need awareness drawn to them so that when they do come up, you will not be consumed and can properly handle them. 

The goal here is acknowledgment, not focus. This will help in both your personal and professional relationships. Self-awareness helps you grow in character.

Now there are types of weaknesses that are lies from the pit of hell that we need to rid ourselves of immediately.  Ideologies that are outside God’s design and order are some of these.

A lot of our strengths can be a double-edged sword if we are not careful. Here is a personal confession. I am a go-getter and am quite determined, I often go against the grain and need this trait. But the flip side is that I can also be stubborn. This is helpful in many ways, but if it is not properly handled, I can injure my close relationships.

My admitting my propensity to being strong-willed, increases my awareness when I am about to travel on a path that is no longer determined but prideful and hard-headed.

This awareness alerts me when I am about to go down the wrong path and helps me wheel the rod back in by training myself to take a step back or let it go if this is what the situation calls for. This has aided in many disagreements by avoiding harsh words and overreactions.

I am often fascinated by neuroplasticity and how the brain can create new neural pathways. Science has proven that we can indeed train our brains to think and in turn, behave differently. This lines up with scripture.

Science always lines up with scripture, which is why the God who created science and not science itself, should be worshipped. Anywho, let’s get back on track here.

Neuroscientists say that the brain can be reorganized, affecting our thinking by creating new connections, confirming Romans 12:2 which reminds us to not conform to the world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. 

A transformation takes place when there is a change in something that improves it. So the only way to transform our minds is by thinking differently about a thing. So let us do that with our weaknesses today. Let us start thinking about them differently. 

Though they are human frailties, we can begin to view them as another opportunity to invite God into this area of our lives. 2 Corinthians 12:9 reminds us that in our weaknesses God’s power is perfected. So God wants us to invite Him into our weaknesses.

He doesn’t want us to come to Him pretending like all is well when we have very real struggles. He already knows about them but He wants you to invite Him into them. 

So remember that list that you are going to create right after reading this? When you are finished, take it to Jesus. Tell Him what your struggles are, and invite Him into this area of your life. Our struggles are another occasion for us to see our need for our saviour. We not only need Him for salvation but for our everyday living. He wants to be a part of every area of your life including your areas of struggle.

He will meet you and I promise you that He will not judge you. He is patient and kind. He is a really good friend, the best there is. So bring it all to Him, and don’t hold back. He will tackle each one with you, one at a time, and over time, as you focus on His goodness, His mercy, His love, and His amazing plans for you, you will see your weaknesses dwindle and some will eventually dissipate.

The reality is that you will always have your struggles( which may change over time) here on the earth but they will not overtake your life and neither will they define you. For you serve a God that defines you by who He says you are and not by your weaknesses.

You are His beloved child, one who He is proud to call His own.