Honesty and depth are vital to our relationships and conversations. If there is one thing I have learned about relationships, this would be it. How can a relationship grow or flourish if there is no transparency? 

This morning I was reflecting on my relationships and found a common theme- all the relationships where I have experienced the most growth or those relationships that are the deepest have all been where both people are transparent, honest, and open. They are safe relationships. Do you know what I'm talking about? There are so many people, Christian and not, that think they need to look perfect and disguise their struggles and/or hardships...but why? Just a reminder: we all have them. 

Something I often have to remind myself when I look at my struggles and imperfections is that I am still in the process of being sanctified by Christ. No matter how extravagant our sin is, God's grace and love is always more extravagant. We have nothing to prove.