We Do Need Each Other

James 5:15-16 says: And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 

Tonight I experienced something very liberating. With God's help and push, I was able to be honest with a close friend of mine and allow her to keep me accountable. I believe that is the purpose of verse 16. We need to be honest with our brothers and sisters in order to receive the kind of help we need from them. Tonight were able to put this very verse of confessing to one another and praying effectively for each other into action. 

God doesn't give us advice that might work. His word never returns void! (Isa. 55:11)  So...it's really a beautiful thing when it is put into action. Tonight, thanks be to God, I've found freedom in my mind, in my heart, and in this very important relationship.

Woo! I literally FEEL better. :)

Thank you Jesus.

Anything you've been trying to hold back? 

I know it's definitely not always easy, but as always said, I think honesty really is the best policy. I know I can't do this on my own. Let's help each other out the way we were intended.