weaknesses

lately, i've been thinking of my weaknesses.

i have a lot.

but, i've gotta remember that i wasn't made perfect.

and that's ok.

but there are things that i can work on to make myself better.

and believe me, i'm trying.

for 7+ months i've been trying.

so here are what i've come up with:

i'm a perfectionist.

i'm stubborn.

i have a temper (that was once upon a time controlled, but, not so much anymore)

as much as i try to be spontaneous and what not, i'm too practical to do so properly.

i'm a pusher.

and sometimes a pushover.

i'm not as spiritual as i'd like to be.

i'm a slacker.

i'm a procrastinator.

i'm argumentative.

i'm confrontational.

thinking about these things brings to mind the scripture Ether 12:27

"and if men come unto me, i will show unto them their weakness. i give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will i make weak things become strong unto them."

oh how i've been humbled lately.

and how grateful i am for my weaknesses because it has brought me closer to my Lord, who will strengthen me in my times of need, and who already has carried my burdens thus far.

i only hope that i can overcome these weaknesses to become a better person, the person that i strive to be.