Being vulnerable

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BEING VULNERABLE

We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. (2 Corinthians 1:8 NLT)

Here we see an apostle Paul who does not hide his pains, who is not ashamed that people know that he also goes through suffering.
Leaders often believe that we should not show weakness because we are expected to always stand strong for others.
It’s true that a leader has to stand firm, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t suffer, but rather that he stands firm even in the midst of tribulation

But it’s good that we leaders open our hearts, showing that we are also human beings, that we also need prayer and that we also need friends.
Then people will not be ashamed to show their problems.
Then people will see a leader who models how to live with faith even in the midst of pain.

Then, they will see how a leader humbly overcomes crises and people will imitate his behavior and strive to overcome their problems as well.
People will see a model of humility in acknowledging that we need help and they will accept help too.
You will see a model of the steps to follow to overcome a family crisis, or a bankruptcy, or an emotional problem.
There is nothing wrong with being vulnerable with the right people at the right time and with the right intention.

We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. (2 Corinthians 1:8 NLT)

Think about it:
Are you a leader showing vulnerability at home, work, or ministry?
Why do you think it is important to open the heart?
What teaching does the apostle Paul leave you?