Authentic Friendships

"Let us consider how we may spur one another toward love and good deeds." Hebrews 10:24 and "Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.  The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16.  In these two scriptures, God shows us the importance of community and encouragement.  I started thinking about how this is not only essential to a healthy spiritual life and growth, but also to improving your health and losing weight.  I call this Primary Foods. 

What words describe your relationship life?

Community - Do you have authentic friends you can confess your challenges to?  Do you have a network of love and support?

Encouragement - What encourages you?  Who are the supportive people in your life?  Do you encourage yourself by celebrating your victories?

What stops us from reaching out to others?

Now I encourage you to find someone you can be open and honest with and confess.  Write your confession on a piece of paper.  Pray together, lifting your confession up to the foot of the cross.  Let it go by ripping it up as you hear the words: "God has forgiven you, God loves you, and so do we."  Thank God in all things!