Leaning into Weakness

Over the last couple of months, I’ve experienced some unique health challenges. It’s been a private battle, but one that has exposed pride as well as my need to be vulnerable. With every hurdle and the need to be dependent at times on someone other than myself, I felt like an onion being peeled back. With each layer removed, I’ve had to face the reality of myself. I’ve had to face that I need community, support, and at times space. Some of my prayers for healing and help have come in the form of others and some of my prayers for encouragement have come in solitude.

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)

I’ve cried, laughed, struggled, and triumphed in this season. What I’m learning is that it is okay to NEED to be strengthened:

·      It’s okay to be weak because when I am weak He is strong (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT)

·      It’s okay, to be honest when someone asks, “How are you doing?”

·      It’s also okay to give myself space to process this unique season of my life.

·      I can’t be all things to all people and I shouldn’t try to be - and that too is okay.

I hope my transparency encourages you to trust God in any areas of weakness that you are currently facing.

-Briana Ariel