Are the things we normally see as limitations, gifts instead?
We are culturally trained to believe that our limitations (the things we are not talented at) are liabilities, but what if we have the wrong perspective? What if we viewed the fact that we may not be the most gifted musician, singer, writer, speaker, counselor, painter, techy, or administrator as a gift from God instead of a liability? What if we celebrated our limitations instead of lamenting them? And if we thought this way, maybe would we learn something about our God given need for others and therefore community.
God has not simply gifted us with what we are good at, but He has also gifted us through our limitations. We will never be able to experience the gifting of others until we embrace our limitations and the need for them in our lives.
This time I’ll actually comment on the correct post… =)
This is a good question! I’ve always believed that we learn more about our relationship with God through our weaknessess than through our strengths. But somehow it’s still difficult to celebrate those moments. Probably our pride I guess. I’ll need to think this one through some more.
I’m enjoying these questions Bryce, even if I don’t always have time to comment. Thanks!
Ken
Love this idea – I’ll put some thought to this this week.