In some of my PE classes we have moved into the lacrosse unit.

I am horrible at lacrosse.

When I started teaching many years ago I remember thinking I needed to be good at everything. Yet time has taught me it’s okay to admit your weaknesses. It’s actually a strength to be able to do so.

So when I started this unit I was honest with my students about my lack of skill. I chose to invite those who are better at lacrosse to come beside me to help me teach the skills and lead some of the activities.

It’s been really amazing to watch a number of my students seamlessly step into the leadership role as I allow myself to step to the side.

If you too have had trouble at times admitting your weaknesses, I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

May we let go of the expectation we are to be good at everything; that’s a lie somehow that has become engrained in society. Instead may we give thanks for our strengths and use them wisely. And where we know our weaknesses are, may we invite others beside us who are strong in those areas to either help us get stronger, or may we instead step aside and let them shine in their strength, as many of my students have done.

With love and hope,

Shawn

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. - 2 Corinthians 12:9