perhaps it takes much courage to admit we are weak in some ways - we all are. but I've come to realise (thank God) that not facing up to flaws and disappointments isn't gonna help in any way, but only cause a spiral down in our negative self-images/opinions and pessimism. courage is in me as He is, but it took God loads of effort (was nothing to Him tho') in strengthening me for courage to surface and persist. sometimes I'm just too consumed in myself, and more often than not I find myself pleasing others and doing things for others for my own credit, rather than for God. that's something I'm learning to change - and in Jesus' Name I know I WILL CHANGE, Amen. I'm glad He has pointed out such shortcomings because they can very well be hindrances in building an intimate relationship with Him. He satisfies. and I (want to) worship him daily.