As residents of a free nation, we have come to appreciate and maybe occasionally take for granted the right to privacy which our Constitution provides for us. The right to keep your business “your business” is a foregone conclusion to most. Ironically, in this social media driven age of ours, we often post things in the virtual world that we would not write on a sign in our yards, but one thing is for sure: we all need somebody to be real with. There are things which all of us tend to keep to ourselves, and certainly when it comes to disclosure of your most intimate thoughts, feelings, and dreams, discretion is a must; but having someone to share with is essential for emotional and spiritual health.
One passage of Scripture puts it this way: “Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed." James 5:16-18 MSG
Certainly not all of our thoughts are sinful, but if you look at it through one definition of sin which is "to miss the mark", many of my thoughts miss the mark on a regular basis.
Talking to someone about the thoughts that keep playing over and over in our heads is a great way to find balance in life and to still our sometimes restless souls. A trusted friend, family member, or spiritual mentor can often point out the lies, assumptions, and falsehoods for what they are. Relationships are supposed to make our lives better, so don't live your life alone. And being around people is not necessarily the opposite of being alone. Many people are social (being around people regularly) but never take the time to develop the close friendships necessary for a healthy life. Let’s all take the time to be a friend and benefit from having real friends, too. Let's make 2016 the year we open up our hearts, lives, and homes to others.
One passage of Scripture puts it this way: “Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed." James 5:16-18 MSG
Certainly not all of our thoughts are sinful, but if you look at it through one definition of sin which is "to miss the mark", many of my thoughts miss the mark on a regular basis.
Talking to someone about the thoughts that keep playing over and over in our heads is a great way to find balance in life and to still our sometimes restless souls. A trusted friend, family member, or spiritual mentor can often point out the lies, assumptions, and falsehoods for what they are. Relationships are supposed to make our lives better, so don't live your life alone. And being around people is not necessarily the opposite of being alone. Many people are social (being around people regularly) but never take the time to develop the close friendships necessary for a healthy life. Let’s all take the time to be a friend and benefit from having real friends, too. Let's make 2016 the year we open up our hearts, lives, and homes to others.
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