Strength in weaknesses

I really do not know where I got this perception but it WAS just the way it WAS. That leaders are supposed to be superhumans. That they do not make the same mistakes that we followers do. That they do not fall into temptations that easily. At least I do not hear them speaking that much about their frailties.

 

It was surprising thus to be part a group whose leader talks about her weaknesses and more importantly, about how God continues to abound in grace by giving her the chance to seek His forgiveness and will.

 

It is okay to suffer the pain. It is normal to sometimes doubt God. It is acceptable to be in a valley of waiting. Jesus did weep. He did anguish over the calling He had to face. He became righteously angry. I have learned to appreciate the transparency. I have learned a lot from the declaration of trials and doubts.

 

At the other side, the better one, I celebrated her triumphs and greater intimacies with God. I am slowly acquiring the importance of sharing to others what I feel. For it is in our witness that we can encourage each other. We can identify with each other’s weaknesses and have the courage to hold on to faith in God.

 

What is my point? I wish there are more like her. Transparent and encouraging.