The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
Why You’ll Never Be Strong Enough
Nov 16, 2023
Discover the drawbacks of self-reliance and the sufficiency of God's grace. Learn how to recognize weakness and rely on God. Find out how to be patient with yourself and seek God's mercy and grace when stumbling.
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Quick takeaways
- Self-reliance leads to failure and discouragement; embracing our need for God's help is essential.
- Being patient with ourselves and relying on God's mercy allows us to grow in holiness.
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Avoiding Discouragement and Self-reliance
Discouragement is a common spiritual battle that often leads to despair and self-condemnation. The source of discouragement is often self-reliance, the belief that we can handle everything on our own without needing God's grace. However, relying on ourselves always leads to failure and condemnation. To overcome discouragement, we need to recognize our desperate need for God's help and grace at every moment. This requires humility and an acknowledgment of our weaknesses. We must shift our focus from self-reliance to reliance on God, embracing our need for His guidance and strength.
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