My Welcome to My Weakness

S - "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. … In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God." (Romans 8:15-16, 26-27 NIV)

O - Culture (which includes ALL religions) is quick to point out weakness in others. It chastises, rejects and condemns it and those who manifest it. Heaven will also identify weakness with a very different result … in order to help.  Culture throws out those who are weak.  Heaven wants the weak AND wants into the weakness itself unto the transformation of life.  Culture inspires fear of rejection while heaven offers unconditional acceptance.  Culture will point out the problem but offer no permanent solution.  Heaven will point out the problem and offer lasting adoption … this is God's will on earth for earthlings.  

A - I am always wanted … not just at my best but especially at my worst.  Heaven is not yelling at me (or at anyone) to get the weakness out. Instead, it calls and asks to be invited into that very weakness.  I don't get darkness out of a room, I bring light in.  I don't get weakness out I accept adoption and welcome the Helper in.  He will intercede for, intersect and interfere with me and my weakness unto transformation.  WOW! I accept!

P - Abba,

Thank you for wanting all to be adopted.  No fear of rejection.  No condemnation. No hiding, pretend or cover-up.  I throw open my very little and often tragically weak self to you … my complete self and say come in and see everything and do everything you wish.  I accept your invitation to adoption.  I want and need help, not self-help. I love you back with all my heart and in all my weakness.

Steve