You have a bundle of flaws and imperfections: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. You also have uncontrollable circumstances that weaken you…the more important issue is what you do with these…Whenever you feel weak, God is reminding you to depend on Him...Vulnerability is an endearing quality; we are naturally drawn to humble people. Pretentiousness repels but authenticity attracts, and vulnerability is the pathway to intimacy. This is why God wants to use your weakness, not just your strengths. If all people see are your strengths, they get discouraged and think, “Well, good for her, but I’ll never be able to do that.” But when they see God using you in spite of your weaknesses, it encourages them to think, ‘Maybe God can use me!’ Our strengths create competition, but our weaknesses create community. At some point you are going to have to decide whether you want to impress people or influence people.
Rick Warren
Purpose Driven Life pp 272-277
Rick Warren
Purpose Driven Life pp 272-277
