Does the idea of accountability scare the daylights out of you?
Are you craving accountability, but not sure how to cultivate it?
Do you struggle to get real with others, afraid that they may not be able to handle you?
Maybe you feel like it’s not fair to “put that” on someone else.
We all come from different perspectives when it comes to sharing our personal struggles, especially with sin. But the Scriptures are clear that we are supposed to confess our sins one to another so that we may be healed. So what exactly does confession look like? Who are we supposed to trust with our struggle? How are we supposed to respond?
In this episode of the More to Be Podcast, I’m joined by Kalie Kelch as we unpack the beauty of biblically-steeped accountability relationships. We consider every perspective, from how to go about sharing and what we can do to respond well. We also consider the biblical mandate along with promises for being in real, impactful relationships with other believers.
We chat about what it looks like in business, ministry, and our personal lives, especially in friendship and in parenting. But that’s not all! We consider the reality of our sin, the importance of confessing it, and wrestling through the call to pray for each other and our sins. And we share our struggle when those we love and have prayed for haven’t been healed on earth.
We need to call sin what it is. – Kalie
Admit to God your struggle. Admit to someone else. Ask for accountability. Watch God work! – Elisa
Put yourself in places where you are in the light and can be held accountable. – Elisa
Develop the muscle in the little things to use on when the big things come your way. -Elisa
There is something very winsome about a person willing to asking for help. – Elisa
Take action to make something more of life. There is such beauty in that. – Kalie
Yes, we are evil from childhood (Genesis 8).
There is no redemption for mankind apart from Jesus Christ. – Elisa
We need to stop feeling bad about our sin. We have to start feeling convicted about our sin and need for Jesus. – Elisa
We may start the day by greeting God in prayer, but we shouldn’t stop until the end of the day. – Kalie
This isn’t a prayer script, this is a prayer call. – Elisa
With gentleness and love we need to walk alongside each other. – Kalie
Scripture Focus
- Genesis 8
- James 5
- Matthew 6
Notable Links & Mentions
- Grab the R.A.W. Scripture Study Method and join us in the More to Be Tribe Facebook Group.
- Use the More to Be Podcast Reflection Guide to turn this episode into your own personal Bible study.
- Learn more about our Life Coach Training course.
- Learn more about our Mentor Training course.
- Discover how to pursue holy wholeness with Holy Whole: Guiding You Into Wellness Through Wholehearted Devotion to God.
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