Transforming Our Weaknesses with Jesus

Allo all!

What a great night! After all the housekeeping, Monica led the group in a talk/ reflection on how Jesus transformed the disciples and how we can learn from them to allow Jesus to transform us! She did an AWESOME JOB! Here's some of what she covered:

The apostles we just like you and I-- they weren't perfect saints.
Examples:
+ Apostles were afraid when travelling through the storm with Jesus
+ Apostles fell asleep when Jesus was in the garden
+ Peter had a temper
+ Thomas doubted

Old Testament prophets had weaknesses too:
+ Moses- was a nervous speaker, had to ask his brother to speak for him
+ Elijah was depressed all the time (the "emo prophet")
+ King David- had an affair

How did they accomplish what they did despite their weaknesses?
They were transformed. Why?
+ They were teachable, humble.

Humility-
In the humblest form, you are open to more graces and able to see God more.
Through weakness, you see God's power.

It's hard to be humble. Where am I consciously being humble in my daily life?

"Meekness isn't weakness. It's power under control."
"Humility is seeing yourself as you really are; through God's eyes."

If you want to be more humble, hang our with people who are.

Jesus acknowledged the apostles' weaknesses and gave them a vision of what they could be.

Those moments when we feel like "we can't do it", give your best and let God do it.

Peter isn't defined as "the Jesus deny-er", he is defined as St. Peter.
He wasn't faithful because he was successful, he was successful because he was faithful.

2 Corinthians 12:9

In your weakness, cling to Jesus.

Life lessons from the Disciples:
+ Peter- Failure does not disqualify you from serving Jesus.
+ John- Your Christian life is a work in progress. AND Your ability to love others is related to your understanding of God's love for you.
+ Paul- Adversity is an opportunity for you to trust God.

Thanks Monica for a great night!!!