My Biggest Flaw Could Also Be My Greatest Asset
Posted: Monday, October 24, 2011
by Marijo Phelps
Now that I have gotten your curiosity going, what in the world could I be referring to? I will give you another clue, many times it is a rusty orange color or possible peach, my mouth. Overeating and speaking before putting my brain in gear would be the flawed parts of this tiny part of me. However, when I “speak the truth in love” the same “flaw” becomes a most potent and powerful asset.
We can all use encouragement and if I choose to express what I am thinking silently inside I have done well. Unlike the times when I blurt out the first thing which comes into my mind sometimes when I do not have all the fats together. There they go, those words which can hurt without my thinking. Yep, I need to slow down and THINK. Wait for the rest of the story to be out before I leap in and give my 2 cents worth.
And the overeating part has gotten much easier lately. If I want to sleep at night that rules out anything with a tiny bit of caffeine no matter what time the clock says and I am speaking of even one gulp of coffee. I toyed with this for a time. It soon became much easier not to take a chance rather than toss, turn and be sleepless in Colorado. Even 1-2 tiny squares of Dove chocolate will bring out the night owl in me. NOT, my chocolate. You can take many things but leave your hands off my chocolate. A friend told me that 9 AM was too early for chocolate and I told her that she wasn’t really a chocoholic. In time, I have backed off from chocolate except on very special (and later sleepless) days.
Right now it is easy to pick grilled meats and veggies over fried ones although I will admit to having fried shrimp the other night and I totally enjoyed each and every bite.
There are many other flaws we could discuss but thought I’d address this one which can also be a great plus in one’s life and give a little paper to each side of this issue. I suspect that your “flaw” might also have a positive side if you think about it for a minute or two.
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Hi Marijo. Truly my mouth can be a plus or a flaw. What I try to do is to be slow to speak but quick to hear. Though sometimes I miss it. Working on it.I definitely hear you Ngozi! Off to see both my surgeons today - can't believe it is almost 2 weeks past surgery - we have snow coming in tonight and need the moisture. What season are you in now?
Marijo! "Flaw" is a good topic for us all.Yep and the writing assignment for the week!
Oh boy can I relate! I think puting too much in my mouth is a a big fault--and sometimes I don't speak up and just do things someone elses way, but that has plusses too! Saves an argument now and then! :) The eating too much--well, I can't find many plusses for that because there is nothing worse than trying to get unneeded fat off of my body. Any positives for addiction to just plain food? Love you, VernaThanks Verna - I mean that my mouth was my biggest flaw and my biggest asset....GRIN
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