In Others’ Words: Who are You?

Honest relationships are the best … and honest relationships are hard to come by. 

I have to choose to completely trust someone one before I open up to them and show them who I am — the good, bad, and the broken. And when I do that, I hope the other person respects what I’ve shared by believing me. I don’t want to have to prove anything. Or repeat myself,  reminding them of what I’ve said. I don’t want to be doubted. If I say, “This is who I am,” then that is the truth, and the story won’t change.

As author Timothy Keller said, “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial.” The most meaningful relationships are steeped in both love that is willing to risk knowing another person and belief that who you say you are is the truth — and who you are is valuable. 

For a lot of years, I hid my brokenness from others. But brokenness is part of my story. Wounds — and healing — are part of my story. And I want to be honest about both. And when someone shows me who they are — the good, the bad and the broken — I am honored.

In Your Words: What helps you tell the truth of your story to others?

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