Truth: Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
That truth strikes a deep chord in me, because I know how often we hide our real struggles—afraid to reach for the help we truly need, afraid to say “no” so we can say “yes” to what matters. Without vulnerability, we stay locked in our pain, circling the same patterns again and again.
And yet, vulnerability is the very thing that opens the door to change. It’s a necessary piece to overcoming any lie we decide to face. In my own life, it has been the starting point for every lasting transformation—because when we allow ourselves to be seen, God can begin the work of making us whole again.
We’ve covered a few lies already in this series (and honestly, I think it could go on for some time!). Each time we recognize a lie for what it is, that moment of awareness is grace. It’s a holy invitation to look closer and decide how we will face it.
We’ve looked at the lies that:
Chaos and confusion are “normal” in modern life.
Simple food and fasting aren’t good for us.
Play is only for children.
We must please people and say yes to everything.
We are too far gone to seek healing, wholeness, and freedom.
But every single one of these has an underlying lie—this one about vulnerability.
To be vulnerable is to admit we got it wrong, or that we were guided in the wrong direction. That’s not a comfortable place to camp out in. So instead, we lean into comfort. Into easy. Into ignorance.
And we stay stuck.
Stuck in our yuck.
Then we cover our yuck with more yuck—alcohol, zoning out, mindless scrolling, overwork, foods that don’t truly satisfy… all the temporary ways we try to feel better. But these only dig the hole deeper, adding more limiting beliefs and more lies until it feels impossible to climb out.
Here’s the truth: every time a lie shows up in our life, we have a choice. We can push it down… or we can face it. That choice—to face it—is vulnerability. And it’s the space where transformation begins.
Vulnerability starts with a confession. It could be telling a trusted friend or pastor about a realization you’ve had and how you have fallen short. It could be going straight to the Lord and sharing our repentance and then praying to move forward:
“Lord, You placed this in my heart. I trust You will give me the strength, grace, and perseverance to climb this mountain in front of me.”
From all the lies I’ve shared so far, to the many more we’ll explore together, this one is foundational. When you bring it to the light, you create space to speak truth over yourself—and receive it.
You may be wondering: Why is transformation so hard for me? Why do I keep trying and failing?
The common answer is: Try harder. But I don’t believe that’s the real solution for most people.
My answer might surprise you:
Transformation is heart-work.
If we desire to grow, we have to tend the heart. All of us need someone to walk with us as we enter the journey of exploring the pieces of our story that keep us stuck. Pieces from childhood, teenage years, young adulthood… moments that shaped how we protect ourselves and manage life today. Those experiences may have defined us, but they don’t have to be the final chapter.
We can pick up the pieces, find their place, and bring love, acceptance, and hope to them. And we need people who:
See who we truly are and believe we can transform.
Can be trusted with the depths of our heart.
Can point us toward the One who can heal us completely.
Speak truth with love and grace.
Friend, the path to freedom begins with courage—the courage to be honest before God, ourselves, and others. Vulnerability is where true strength is born.
You are deeply loved, fully seen, and never alone.
With a True-Hearted “Yes, Lord!”
Kim
P.S. Did you know this is precisely what I do as a lifestyle coach? Much of my work with clients isn’t even about food, fasting, or grounding (though those matter too). It’s walking with someone through their story, helping them see where they’re caught in the puzzle—and then gently piecing it together so they can see the whole picture.
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Your story is beautiful.
Your future can be exciting and adventurous.
You are worth the heart-work.
I wrote about this in 📖 Return to Simple, Chapter 20: Pieces.
In that chapter, I share what God showed me through my own story of deep vulnerability.
What I learned then is the same truth I’m holding out to you now: transformation begins when we stop pretending we’re whole and instead bring all our pieces to the One who can truly restore them.