Go Deeper

The word vulnerable keeps coming up; it has come up in teachings I’m apart of and even conversations. So I looked up the word vulnerable, it is defined as capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon. No wonder no one wants to be vulnerable! I struggle with being vulnerable with others, expressing my feelings is not my favorite thing to do. However, over the years, I have gotten a lot better. I recognize there is a need for vulnerability, even the fact that I’m blogging now shows my ability to be more open and share. I do believe that there are levels to being vulnerable; I mean I don’t believe you should just go and bare all to everyone you come in contact with, but there is a level of comfort you should have with someone, you have to trust before becoming more vulnerable with them.

I was having a conversation with a friend the other day about vulnerability and how difficult it can be. We both agreed it was necessary, especially as it relates to us becoming better. I was comforted when I thought of the scripture where Paul speaks about his weaknesses and how he is able to boast in them so Christ’s power can rest on him. In our weaknesses, we are made strong through Christ. He will stand in the gap for us, 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness (NIV).” So at the appropriate time when we are vulnerable, he’s got our back (as he always does). We must be vulnerable first with God and allow him to guide us in our relationships as to who we can trust with our vulnerability; the spirit of discernment will be our guide. How vulnerable are you with your loved ones, spouse, friends, family? Are others comfortable being vulnerable with you? Are you trustworthy? It’s time for us to go deeper in our relationships with God and others. Are you ready? Ready or not, here we go! #LetsGo #bevulnerable #godeeper #Christismadeperfectinourweaknesses