Have You Been Completely Honest With Me?

"Have You Been Completely Honest With Me?"

This is the last question Sarah and I ask each other during our accountability time every other week. It seemed like a crazy question to include when we were writing these up, but several resources suggested it so we included it. I have since changed my mind.

It would be so easy to just tell a little fib..."yes, I spent time with God every day this week". I mean, would it really hurt? And then I wouldn't have to admit to a failure, right? (Yes, I understand that even a small lie is harmful, but that's a whole different post.)

There's something about looking straight into the eyes of your best friend and choosing to break that trust. I just can't do it. So I do tell her the truth...even though it's hard....even though it means admitting to failure. And because of this our relationship has grown....and I have more courage to be transparent with her and with others. Sarah has never judged me for my failures. She just encourages me and holds me more accountable the next time. If that's not an example of Proverbs 27:17, I don't know what is!