What does it mean to be vulnerable before God and fellow believers?
This has been on my mind since yesterday. I'm realizing that I have a hard time opening myself up to those that I love, sharing the depths of my heart with complete honesty. As I thought about this, I realized part of the problem is pride. I'm fearful of what they will say or think when I reveal the thoughts and intents of my heart. What God will think. Yet pride is sin. That's the simple truth. We all have it in some shape or form in our lives. The answer lies in bringing the sin of pride out into the light and open so that God can take its ugliness and transform it with His grace into something more beautiful than we could imagine. That's what He does and Who He is.
To be vulnerable means to be extremely susceptible, weak, defenseless, and helpless. I used to think being vulnerable was a bad thing. Now I'm realizing, however, it is actually a wise thing. To be susceptible and weak before God for He is our strength.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped." [Psalm 27:7a]
To depend on Him alone, trusting that He will help me in any and all situations.
"I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." [Psalm 121:1-2]
God has called us as His church to be in communion with one another. I believe a part of that includes sharing our heart, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable even if it's scary and involves bringing darkness to light. The power of a shared testimony is great and blessings can result from being honest before brothers and sisters in Christ. Am I willing to take such steps of faith, trusting in Him to guide me in truth? Are you willing?
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