The Things We Hide – Week Three
From Vulnerability to Victory
Pastor Alan Hannah
Victory goes to the vulnerable.
11Oh, dear Corinthian friends! We have spoken honestly with you, and our hearts are open to you. 12There is no lack of love on our part, but you have withheld your love from us. 13I am asking you to respond as if you were my own children. Open your hearts to us! [2 Corinthians 6:11-13]
9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 10That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. [2 Corinthians 12:9-10]
Victory goes to the vulnerable.
STEPS TO VULNERABILITY
1. SHOW up.
2. SHARE your story.
3. SURRENDER the outcome.
6Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. [Philippians 4:6-7]
Victory goes to the vulnerable.