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How to Overcome Your Shortcomings. 

Author: Jefferson O. Imgbi

Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."  
— 2 Corinthians 12:9

The Series Subtitle: How to Overcome Your Shortcomings. Part 1 

Affirmation: "I am not defined by my flaws. God’s strength is working through my weakness, shaping me into who I am meant to be."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 1: Recognising Your Weakness Is the Beginning of Growth

The first step to overcoming your shortcomings is recognising them. Denial keeps you stagnant, but honesty sets you on the path to transformation. Pretending you have no weaknesses does not make them disappear. It only delays the change you need. Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 28:13 (KJV), "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Acknowledgement is not self-condemnation, it is an act of courage and wisdom.

When you identify your weak areas, you position yourself to work on them and allow God to fill the gaps. This is humility in action, and humility invites grace. Even the strongest leaders in the Bible, like Moses and Paul, had weaknesses. What made them great was not perfection, but their willingness to depend on God in those weaknesses.

Today, take time to examine yourself honestly. Ask God to reveal the areas that need work, not so you can wallow in guilt, but so you can partner with Him in change. Growth begins the moment you stop hiding from the truth.

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Connect

Think about an area of your life where you have been pretending to be strong while silently struggling. How could acknowledging it open the door for progress?

Extend

Accept that God already knows your flaws, yet He still chooses to work through you. Honesty with yourself and with Him creates space for His strength to shine in your life.

Reflection And Application

Write down one weakness you need to address this week. Pray over it daily, asking God for the strength and wisdom to take the first step in overcoming it.

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

"Honesty about your weakness is the seed of transformation. What you face with truth, God can change with grace."

Inspirational Quote Video and Audio

Let Us Pray

Lord, give me the courage to see myself clearly and the humility to admit where I need growth. Help me trust Your power to transform my weakness into strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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