Vulnerability, a Positive Approach. Luke 7:36-50
Most of the time we look at vulnerability as a form of weakness, however we can also view vulnerability as being open. In this blog I will explain why we need to be vulnerable to God and our fellow brethren.
Being Vulnerable to God (Psalms 51): A significant way to receive the mercies of God is by being vulnerable. This means that we have to go to God wholeheartedly and bring our burdens and confess our sins to Him. The Books of Psalms talks is a lot of places about vulnerability, as a tool in obtaining mercy.
In Luke 7, a harlot knew fully well that she was a sinner. Nonetheless, she made herself vulnerable to God. She didn’t allow the shame of what she was doing to rub her of her salvation; after all anyone can be saved. The harlot asked God for forgiveness and God forgave her of her sins. In spite of whatever you’re going through right now, chose to be vulnerable towards God. Release yourself to His arms and avoid becoming defensive to what He has for …show more content…
Have you ever poured out your heart to a friend, spouse or family member about issues concerning your weaknesses, like addiction or a particular habit that is disturbing? You see, a lot of broken relationships and divorces today is because there is a lack of openness and vulnerability. I know most times we are not vulnerable because we are scared of losing friends or hurting them, but, "there no other way to earn a person's trust than by putting ourselves in a position of unprotected weakness"(Patrick Lencioni). God has appointed people in our lives to be a source of encouragement. Don't try to do it alone, by hiding your areas of weakness, open up to someone that God will use in your
Most of the time we look at vulnerability as a form of weakness, however we can also view vulnerability as being open. In this blog I will explain why we need to be vulnerable to God and our fellow brethren.
Being Vulnerable to God (Psalms 51): A significant way to receive the mercies of God is by being vulnerable. This means that we have to go to God wholeheartedly and bring our burdens and confess our sins to Him. The Books of Psalms talks is a lot of places about vulnerability, as a tool in obtaining mercy.
In Luke 7, a harlot knew fully well that she was a sinner. Nonetheless, she made herself vulnerable to God. She didn’t allow the shame of what she was doing to rub her of her salvation; after all anyone can be saved. The harlot asked God for forgiveness and God forgave her of her sins. In spite of whatever you’re going through right now, chose to be vulnerable towards God. Release yourself to His arms and avoid becoming defensive to what He has for …show more content…
Have you ever poured out your heart to a friend, spouse or family member about issues concerning your weaknesses, like addiction or a particular habit that is disturbing? You see, a lot of broken relationships and divorces today is because there is a lack of openness and vulnerability. I know most times we are not vulnerable because we are scared of losing friends or hurting them, but, "there no other way to earn a person's trust than by putting ourselves in a position of unprotected weakness"(Patrick Lencioni). God has appointed people in our lives to be a source of encouragement. Don't try to do it alone, by hiding your areas of weakness, open up to someone that God will use in your