Choosing Wisely

 

Believe it or not, we all have shortcomings. Not one of us are perfect, even if it may appear that way from your point of view. God has designed us all to fit together, to work together sharing our strengths and leaning on one another in our weaknesses. As I really think about this, I'm left with the question: What do you chose to do with your shortcomings? Do you hide them away, never to be discussed? Do you compensate for them with effort and determination? Do you give up on yourself and feel defeated by them? 

One of the many reasons I love the Bible is that we get to see these people of God, chosen by God, in a true light. We get to see their successes and failures, weaknesses and strengths. We get to see how God uses them despite their, sometimes quite serious, mistakes. What a breath of fresh air to meditate on that. What sweet relief in knowing that we are all sinners, in need of a savior. The question again is, what are you going to do with your shortcomings? Will you allow God to lead you through them? Will you do life with other believers and be transparent about what you have to offer AND where you need help? Will you lean into Him and realize you are chosen by the Almighty and your identity is in Him?

Romans 3:23 ESV For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Proverbs 27:17 ESV Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Romans 12:4-5 ESV For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV 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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.