A Lutheran does 40 Days of Purpose

The key for me in this chapter is Warren’s definition of weakness. When I understand that it is inherited or something I have no power to change, I have less difficulty with the idea that God deliberately allowed it in my life.

This isn’t a difficult idea to grasp, it is a difficult idea to apply. My strength protects me. I rely on it to utilize the influence that vulnerability allows. Warren helps me see how I distort my understanding. Are his steps the biblical way to allow God to be glorified in our weakness?

Admission is simple honesty, and keeping the commandment not to bear false witness. Being content with what God has given us keeps all the commandments that refer to loving our neighbor. Honestly sharing our weakness does build community, which is the Body of Christ. Glorying in our weakness to overcome Satan’s attacks is a new concept for me. I know the fear I have when my weakness is beyond my control to protect it, it makes sense to decide to give it to God.

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