Weaknesses

This week I had a wonderful opportunity to go to Orlando for Ernst & Young's IILC (International Intern Leadership Conference). It was the perfect ending to what has been a wonderful experience for me this summer. One of the speakers at this conference was Rick Alden, CEO of Skull Candy, producers of head phones. He said something that really stuck out to me, something that I've thought about a lot since I heard it. He said, "I think my greatest strength has been my ability to recognize my weaknesses." Rick was a political science major, and knew nothing about how to start a business, and yet now he is CEO of his own company. Rick surrounded himself with the right people, and together they made his vision a reality. What does this have to do with the gospel?

We've all been blessed with spiritual gifts, and when we worship together, those gifts come together to bless the lives of everyone. 1 Corinthians 14:26 says, "when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying." In a church body, our weaknesses are strengthened by those around us, just as Rick Alden's were in building his company. Everyone has been given a gift. Those gifts are meant to be used!

Weaknesses are meant to bring us closer to Christ. Recognizing them is a step towards the Savior. Ether 12:27 says that we're given weaknesses so we can be humble. As we pray with humility, God will show us ways in which we can improve ourselves.

With God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). There are no weaknesses which cannot be overcome through Christ. Continue to have hope, and remember that weaknesses are meant to be conquered.

Many who the Lord has called have had feelings of inadaquecy. Moses was slow of speech, Nephi felt like a "wretched man", Moroni felt weak in writing. Remember, 1) Weaknesses make us humble, and when humility is present, growth can occur unhindered. 2) Pray to know your weaknesses. Be eager to learn and grow. The Lord will show you your weaknesses. 3) Trust in God's power. All things are possible in Him.