powerlessness is a superpower

embrace the debate.

in a culture/society that says power is the end goal, the ability to sit in powerlessness may be the greatest superpower.

i’ve learned to make it my happy place, or at least my sweet spot.

this potentially comes from being tired of hearing all the talk on imposter syndrome. all the passively postured narratives.

i think this superpower is the best reframe.

imposter syndrome: persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills.

well in light of Jesus, that sounds about right.
i don’t deserve any of it, i can’t earn any of it.
so maybe this place is right where i’m supposed to be.

powerlessness means i’m in a stretching place,
means i’m not the expert in the room,
means i’ve been given a seat at a table that i didn’t earn,
means this next move is beyond my capacity.
how humbling.

it means circumstances were out of my hands to get me to this spot.
i can’t go back, but forward seems insurmountable.
so i can open handedly lean into the space.

what do i have to lose?
oh, but look what i have to gain – growth, learning, progress.
the powerlessness means i have to trust another power.
the posture of dependence on the Lord.
faith that what He brings me to, He can bring me through.
confirmation that i’m not writing my own story, and that in my weakness, He can show off.

taking the promised land still involves stepping into the waters, marching around walls, slaying giants, arising for war.

then i get to watch God fight my battles.

i think that ultimate power position is over-rated.
it means i’ve arrived, i’m comfortable on top, nothing more to gain.
powerlessness means i’m postured for growth, poised for a miracle.