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INTRODUCING YOU TO YOU #6: YOU HAVE A BABY

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Hello o! You have a baby.

Are you surprised? You shouldn’t.


Inside every human being are a lot of children- when one grows another surface.


Your “Weakness” is what I liken to “a baby”. You have a weakness, my dear.


Whoever you are, however wise you think you are, which ever position you occupy in life, you are not human if you deny having a weakness.


What makes you human is your weakness. And, what makes you a sensible human being is your humility to accept the fact that you have a weakness(es).


Do not be numbered among people who think they are perfect- only God is perfect.


Don’t get me wrong. Weakness is different from sin. Sin is a deliberate act of rebellion against God through nature. For instance, robbery, killing, fornication and the likes. While a weakness is a behavioural flaw in an individual, this can be nonchalance, playfulness, laziness, talkativeness, mismanagement, pride, workaholism and so on. You may not find your own in this list, but the truth is that you have one.


The good news here is, the same way babies grow, you can deal with your weaknesses and grow.


One of the attributes of a newborn baby is that it controls its parents. A baby dictates when the mother will sleep and do some other things. But, when the baby grows, the mother attains dominance.


I tell you, you are liable to be controlled by your weakness(es) until you realize it’s a weakness and intentionally grow it- gain control over it. You can gain control over your weakness by being conscious of it in the first place.


People who will never go far in life are those who are always afraid to accept and deal with their weaknesses.


Let me answer your questions;

Why am I embodied with weaknesses being a creature and image of the perfect God?

Your weaknesses are the seed of humility in you, before men and God. Your weaknesses will always remind you of how much you need God and men in your journey of destiny fulfilment. This is an act of love, to check and always remind us that we are not enough-sufficient in ourselves.


How can I discover my weaknesses?

You can discover your weaknesses through self-study and self-evaluation. You must always examine your actions and reactions.


Thank God for the gift of relationships. Honest people around you can be the mirror that displays your weaknesses. You can ask the well-meaning people around you to tell you about yourself, once in a while. This will help you realize some of your weaknesses you have not noticed. You must be sure they will tell you the truth.


How can I deal with my weaknesses?

Dealing with your weaknesses can be a piece of cake but it takes a lot of intentionality and time. Dealing with one’s weaknesses is a process. However, acceptance is the first stage. Don’t try to mask your weaknesses. Don’t be afraid to face it. Always be ready to bring it to the surface and deal with it. You can also open up to people (your spouse, siblings, parents, mentors or pastors) who can help you grow your baby.


You can turn some weaknesses to blessing. For instance, if talkativeness is your weakness, instead of talking aimlessly and gossiping unnecessarily, you can create platforms where you will be able to talk invaluably.


You also need grace from your creator. You must always pray for grace to deal with your weaknesses. Like He said to Paul, His grace is sufficient for you. (2Corinthians 12:9).



Confession: I am a human being, my weaknesses are the seed of humility in me, I am humble to accept my weaknesses, I obtain grace from my creator to deal with them.

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