Verse from Ephesians

“凡事谦虚、温柔、忍耐，用爱心彼此宽容；”

以弗所书 4:2

“with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,”

Ephesians 4:2

Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable can be scary. We want to be loved and accepted for who we are, but we fear that if people truly knew us, they would reject us and we could get hurt. What if they found out we are not smart enough . . . kind enough . . . good enough?

But as members of God’s family, we have a responsibility to help each other grow in faith. We’re told to “encourage one another,” to “build each other up” (1 Thess. 5:11), and to “be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Eph. 4:2).

When we are honest and vulnerable with other believers, we may discover we have mutual struggles battling temptation or learning how to live obediently. But most of all, we will share the wonder of God’s gift of grace in our lives.

Dear Lord, 

many times my fear of being hurt keeps me from being honest about my struggles. 

Help me to remember how much You love me, 

and help me to be patient and loving with others.

Being honest about our struggles allows us to help each other.