Join Laura Kleinschmidt as she welcomes guest, Justin Searles, for a discussion about impressing others and concealing weakness. They describe situations that involve coworkers, a library garage, and even a tornado. Listen in as they discover strength in being weak, identity in “the impressive one,” profound relief and walking a little bit lighter.
“I'm trying to impress them with everything I've got: all of the skills that I've got. And I'm also trying to conceal all my inadequacies or flaws. And so that's hard to do.”
“Weakness doesn't mean I'm weaselly, or I have to go around saying poor me. I'm such a loser. But no, instead it means I get my strength from someone other than myself.”
“My performance is not a deal at all as to whether or not I'm loved or not. I'm loved. I'm his. So that's a relief. It's like you can just breathe and….it's not so much work!”
2:36 Trying to impress with everything I’ve got
5:04 When bright yellow paint betrays your driving skills
5:36 Attempts to conceal
7:31 Wanting others to think highly of me? Or avoid having them think too low of me?
8:22 The one who sees through our attempt at impressiveness
10:44 In weakness, I am strong
13:04 Admitting weakness and being ok with it
13:46 Sometimes our weakness helps us see God is providing
16:44 The relaxing of your soul
17:18 Weakness in a tornado?
18:30 Profound relief, walking a little lighter
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