Devotional 4

You sometimes believe that you’re the only one that has struggles. This is not true. You’re human and have strengths and weaknesses just like everyone else I’ve created. You don’t have to hide your weaknesses or flaws because they’re intertwined in what makes them YOU. Your weaknesses are like ends of a puzzle piece that connect you with Me and others. You weren’t created as a solitary being, you were created as part of a whole body. It’s by being vulnerable about your struggles and weaknesses that allow you to connect with others more deeply. By trying to hide these weaknesses, you open the door to shame and put-up invisible guards that block out connection. You were beautifully created just the way you are. I give you permission to be fully YOU. It’s when you are YOU, with the weaknesses and all, that there is true freedom and joy.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14

“Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” 1 Peter 5:9