Sunday I was sitting in SS and we were talking about how when we humble ourselves before the Lord He will show unto us our weaknesses. Before when I've thought about the Lord showing me my weakness it seemed like it might be a repremand, showing me what I'm doing wrong. But this time I had the thought that He shows our weakness to help us realize that we can make it a strength. If we have weaknesses that we can't see we can't fix it. I guess I have known that Heavenly Father shows us our weaknesses to make them a strength, but it really hit me and I had a greater appreciation for this principle, I think it's because I've noticed lately a few of my weaknesses. Not my favorite thing.
Today I was talking with my sister, Behka and my mom had told her about something that my brother saw Behka and I do that wasn't very nice. At first I wanted to point a finger at my brother and pretend that I am perfect, but then I thought for a second about what he noticed and I'm really glad that he pointed it out. It's one thing to say or do unkind things on purpose, it just isn't right or okay. But often we are offending without realizing we are doing it. I'm sure I'll still unintentionally offend throughout my life, but at least I won't do this same thing my brother pointed out. Live and learn I guess.
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now I am so curious as to what brother pointed it out and what he pointed out...aren't weaknesses very humbling. I love the family photo at the top
Okay I agree with every word of your post. I like to know when I am being stubborn, hard headed, prideful, mean, snotty, etc, etc...I just HATE it when people tell me that I am doing it! (Not that I ever am any of those hehehe) I too have recently had an "ahuh" moment that made me realize I was being difficult and I needed to let it go. I love all your posts and especially all your "Molly" moments. Thanks for sharing.
by the way I love your new family photo...Carter is a hoot!
It's a good thing I have you as a friend on here... your "Molly moments" sure help me a lot! I'm glad youre a Molly Mormon! :D
Hi Jessica, I hope you don't mind me peeking in. You have such a beautiful family! I love this post, and I have to say I have never thought of my weaknesses that way until reading this. Thanks for sharing that. I haven't been to church in a while - I know I have been missing out. Hope to see ya soon.
too true Jessica.. cute family pic.
jen j
Move home....move home....move home...cute family pic....move home...you look skinny....move home....move home...
Don't you love the burger king hat for the King! A nice touch, right. Too cute! jen j
We;ve been doing the nativity ever since I was little and it is a great thing on Christmas Eve to remind us all of our Elder Brother, Jesus Christ.
You seriously are an amazing person!! I love how you share your thoughts, this allows for others to learn from you. Sometimes we don't see those things that are right in front of our faces.....thank you for your uplifting words. Have a great 2009!!
i love your molly moments...it's nice to know i'm not alone in my molliness...besides i think gramma would be proud
I liked your molly moment so much I posted it on my blog. Please don't sue me for copyright infringement. :)
Jess - I so hear ya! But I think being aware of those things and caring about it makes you such a great person.
If you are molly, who am I? You mean we aren't already perfect? Darn. I am missing you.
You are amazing. As long as we are always progressing, we are good. One foot forward at a time. But I like you am not a fan of having flaws pointed out. You handled it appropriately. NIce! I love to read your blog. You are definitely a talented writer. Your family pic is so cute. You guys look so young to have four babies. I wish I was on #4 instead of #2
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