Aug 8, 2009 -- 11:12PM, imsavedru wrote:

I would like to hear from you honest "threaders" about what you feel your strengths and weaknesses are spiritually.

Mine are as follows:

Weakness

Letting the past hinder my present . Its hard not to look back at times- but it can affect my walk with the Lord and cause me discouragment.

Staying too busy with projects. Not relaxing enough and simply enjoying the presence of God.

Strengths

Dependable and trustworthy.  I will do what I say Im going to do.

My desire to serve the Lord and to continually intercede for my family.   

imsavedru,  The Biblical message isn't concerned with my so called "strengths and weaknesses---as per this topic"(Ezek.14:14-20), That is my responsibility in effecting the proper relationship to My GOD and fellow beings.

Jesus placed in proper relationship the comparison of individuals with the "praying of the Pharisee and the Publican".  Our focus should be upon Jesus(not other people) and HIS Strengths(sinned not).

All strength I have is acknowledging GOD as GOD and in the Obedience to HIS "Thus saith the LORD". All weakness I have is in the refusal to OBEY HIM as LORD of my life and  (Heb. 12:1) "lay aside that(I think "little") sin which so easily besets us(me)". 

I do understand the point of your topic.

I understand what you are both saying but I was looking for transparency here.  Let your hair down a little and tell us what you struggle with and what youve learned are your strong qualities that can be useful for the kingdom.   

I know what you're asking here. I do understand both concepts of "my strengths" and strengths in Jesus. It's true we have nothing without Jesus, but even unbelievers have their strengths and weaknesses. 

I'm currently doing research to find where I'm weak and strong.