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How to Overcome Your Shortcomings. 

Author: Jefferson O. Imgbi

Date: Thursday, August 21, 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 5

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 5: Confront the Excuses and Take Responsibility

Excuses keep your shortcomings alive. They protect the very habits that hold you back and prevent you from experiencing growth. Until you take full responsibility for your actions, your weaknesses will remain in control. God has given you the ability to choose differently, to act with discipline, and to rise above the limitations you have accepted for too long.

Adam blamed Eve, and Eve blamed the serpent (Genesis 3:12–13). But blame never leads to breakthrough. Owning your part is the turning point where transformation begins. When you stop shifting the responsibility onto others, you regain the power to change your future.

Taking responsibility does not mean condemning yourself. It means honestly recognising where you fell short, understanding what needs to change, and committing to act. It requires humility to admit fault, courage to make changes, and perseverance to keep moving forward.

Your shortcomings do not define you, but your response to them will. Let today be the day you stop justifying, stop blaming, and start building a new standard for your life.

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Connect

Think about an area where you have been making excuses. What would change if you took complete ownership of the outcome instead?

Extend

Ask God to reveal the excuses you have been hiding behind. Write them down and replace each one with a clear, actionable step you can take this week.

Reflection And Application

Identify one shortcoming you have avoided confronting. Decide today to take ownership of it and commit to one practical action that will lead to progress.

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

"Excuses are the chains that keep you bound to your shortcomings. Break them, and you set yourself free."

Inspirational Quote Video and Audio

Let Us Pray

Lord, give me the courage to face my excuses and take full responsibility for my actions. Help me to walk in truth and embrace the changes You call me to make. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

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