Weaknesses Into Strengths

Parenthood is not for the faint of heart. Ask any parent. If you think you know it all as a parent and have everything on the ball, just ask your kids. They will set you straight in a heartbeat. And they will often offer that advice even when you don’t ask. It is a sobering thing. But without a system of checks and balances, how can we know how we are doing in life and how we are truly perceived by others? It is the same case with our Father in Heaven. He wants to help us understand where we fall short so we can improve ourselves, but we have to think outside the box and ask. Having the insight and courage to ask is the trick. But if we ask in sincere prayer, He promises to not only reveal our weaknesses to us, but also to help us change them into strengths.

 Ether 12:27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.

LESSON LEARNED: No one likes to be reminded of their shortcomings and to confront their flaws. But in The Book of Mormon, the Lord challenges us to ask Him and so He can reveal them to us. Then, He promises to go further and help us overcome them.

FEEDBACK: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE LORD REVEALING YOUR WEAKNESSES TO YOU, AND/OR IN HELPING YOU OVERCOME THEM?