Another week, another ep! wow look at us,we actually have to thank God because life is lifing but God will always do His thanngggggg. This ep ...whew.... emotional vulnerability, why do we struggle so much with this. We ask ourselves, is it worth the risk? will I ever be healed? already creating barriers that stop of us from being fully naked emotionally. Vulnerability is a choice, we must choose to be honest with God, our family, and friends, even when its uncomfortable. As a Christian, you cannot do this walk alone, trying to be a Christian independently will only cause you to fall, its important you rely on those around, and those God has placed in your life; we must share each other’s burdens. Vulnerability can provide stability.
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethesamne, and said to the disciples, ''Sit here while I go and pray over there.''. And he took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then he said to them, ''My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me''
Jesus' vulnerability extends not only to God, but also to His friends around Him by humbling Himself and being honest about His thoughts/feelings. Through His honesty, I learnt that God doesn't want us to be flawless, in fact He doesn't need us to be flawless, but rather honest and humble in our ways, our thoughts and with those around us. This has always baffled me because Jesus could've easily just gone straight to God and expressed how He felt, why did he extend this to Peter and the two sons of Zebedee. I know for sure the answer is not because God isn’t enough for us, but maybe by displaying what society may deem as 'weak' and being honest and vulnerable with those around Him, He allows God's glory to take place. His vulnerability became a testimony. Who in their right mind in today's society will die for the sins of many without voicing any concerns.
Imagine opening up to a friend about trials you are currently facing e.g., you are in a current state of anxiety, and it doesn't seem to go away, while still praying and opening to God, and over time your anxiety decreases, those you confided not only see this change as well, but they also get to witness the glory/love/gentleness (the list goes on) of God.
Every relationship requires emotional vulnerability, from friendships, family dynamics and so forth. No one on this earth is a mind reader!
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