All of us have weaknesses. But did ya notice they can change over time? Here's a broad look at my weakness journey:
>Elementary - vulnerable/too impressionable
>Middle School/HS - low self-esteem/peer pressure
>College - addictions/loss of identity/jealousy
>Young Adult - drama/jealousy/needy
>Adult - anxiety/insecure
I realize this is somewhat personal, but if you're feelin' it, feel free to chime in and leave a comment. Cause there's strength when we realize we're together with what makes us weak.
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Wow that's a great question to mull over.
Elem age--fearful of being alone; people pleaser; insecure
Jr. High--depression; low self-esteem
HS--Emotional vacuum; craving attention
Young adult--loneliness; perfectionist
Adult--insecure; afraid to do/say something stupid; afraid to completely surrender to God
Hmm... don't know that I can separate them in phases like that! Giving me something to think about here.
I would say fearfulness/anxiety and some depression, throughout my life, with different manifestations at different ages!
Wow I admire your honesty and I can totally relate. I never thought of them as stages, but you're right. I have anxiety currently and can relate to a lot of your post.
Hmmm, lets see...making me dig deep.
Elementary - scared, needed to be center of attention
Middle/HS - peer pressure, a need to fit in
Young Adult - DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA
Adult - Anxiety for sure, lack of confidence, patience
Elementary: Seeking acceptance Middle: Low Self esteem/loneliness High: Romantic in love of poetry/music/love E.A.Poe Young Adult: Insecure Married 1:Money Maker/self sufficient/false pride/prepotency Divorced: Addictions/loss of identity/absence of self esteem/needed of love Adult: A loooong list, but this time I take every one to the cross... Anger, Frustration, High Expectations, are my greatest weakness today, nevertheless the more I found my weakness, I take it to the cross of Calvary and I nail it to it. Paul said, the weaker I am, the stronger Jesus is in me, so here I am, acknowledging my weakness, on my way to reach my God’s potential.
I can honestly say,as a recovering bulimic,alcoholic..if it weren`t for my weakness I wouldn`t be able to share what God is doing in my life all the way around(recovery.)
Sometimes I feel like Moses standing on the rock,watching God open the sea,providing a safe pathway through my problems.Oh!I am in this thing called life with you.
Hope this makes sense!
Bev
Beverly, Arturo, Jena, Cindy, BZ Ward, Joni - thank you guys, so much, for putting your heart out here. One thing that occurred to me while reading your thoughts was what God said, "My power is made perfect in your weakness." ( 2 Corinthians 13:9)
age 55...my season now....loving it !!..know who I am .. better yet ..know who I am in Christ ..love who I am because I understand his merciful love for me ....it gets better ...don't fret ! lov Mom
Well, for me, I still have my insecurities, some stronger than in the past, some have eased up. I can definately say my walk with God has disolved the jealousy, peer pressure issues. However, anxiety weighs heavy for me as well as my low self esteem. I am trying on a daily basis to love myself, hey, I came from God, so I can't be all that bad right??
never thought of my stages of weakness but makes me think, so let's see...
teenager-wanting family support
young adult-low self-esteem
adult-fear of failure
my biggest weakness is i've always been a worrier but that's changing more and more as i learn to trust Jesus.
MS/HS: I THOUGHT I had no weakness. I was a"know it all" lol
COLLEGE: Acceptance/insecurity
YOUNG ADULT: Acceptance/Anxiety & more insecurity
NOW: I'm @ peace w/myself now but somehow having high expectation for my family..so I guess thats a weakness
Wow~ I feel as though this journey is a continual one, especially when a weakness comes creeping back up. Although I too felt invinsible in Middle/High, I was yearning for acceptance & love, so insecurity was huge weakness. While I've since been re-birthed into an amazing family, I've found that weakness creep back up. It's pretty embarassing even saying it, but I do know the power of it being kept a "secret" and I DO NOT want the enemy to get any props. And I totally agree...There is strength when we realize we're togther w/what makes us weak - especially when we speak it.
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