Weakness

When we have run up against our weaknesses, and can't love anymore, we need to keep striving to live for Him and He'll give us what we need to keep going.

I Don't Want That Kind in MY Church!

Weak believers are to be especially welcomed and respected. (Mark 9:37-39; I Cor 12:22-23)

The Foundation of Love

The foundation of all good and all rationality is the fact that life is foundationally chaotic and perverse. It is when we realize that rationality and righteous must be built on top of this wobbly foundation that true good can be done. God did not send his son because there was chaos on top of the righteousness—he loved the world despite its irrationality and self-deception.

Bad Flesh Days II

“Desolation is when we are bogged down in spirit, in mental darkness or turmoil, inclined to earthly things, restless and agitated in temptation. This leads to loss of faith, hope and love. One is completely listless, tepid, and unhappy and feels separated from our Creator and Lord…. One should never make a change during a time of desolation… For just as the good spirit guides and counsels us in times of consolation, so it is the evil spirit who guides and counsels us in times of desolation. We will never reach the right decision by following his counsels.”
-Ignatius of Loyola

Telling the Truth, the Whole Truth

Always tell the truth. Rarely tell all the truth. Almost no one can be trusted with the whole truth.

Relliant Q

Don’t completely depend on other people. Every single one of us will fail another at any moment. Thus, always have a back up plan for when someone’s weakness becomes evident. And never be irrationally angry at others when they display their weakness. One day, you will want them to be forgiving of yours.

Bad Flesh Days

Be prepared for bad days. For days when you just want to give up. For days when prayer seems difficult, even impossible. For days when the spirit is willing, but the flesh is just too weak. Prepare for them by praying for your weak self when your spirit self is in control. Prepare for them by setting boundaries around your weak self, even when your spirit self is in control. Prepare for them by loving all who you can, so they will be forgiving when your weak self is in control

Why Am I So Bad When In My Heart I Only Want To Be Like You?

I am a weak person. One day I will be able to do exactly what I should, but I can’t keep it up. I fail, especially those who need me the most. People will be expecting me to be the great person, the holy one, the one to solve all problems. If I allow myself to be put in that position, I will fail them. Everyone must know that I am a sinner, a failure, a wimp. They may not believe me at first, but they will. As soon as they really get to know me.

Who Am I, Anyway?

No matter how much thought I put into it, no matter how many personality tests I take, I will never understand myself. That’s why I need to listen to God. He’s the only one who gets me.

Human Weakness

Our bodies wear out. Do as much good with as much energy as you have for as long as you have it. Because our work for God will be reduced year by year. Get as much good done as quickly as possible.

Great Weakness

As much as I depend on my mind, I am losing my intellectual and self-control ability bit by bit. I need to recognize that and depend on myself less.