It's worth repeating that "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses." (Proverbs 27:6)
Okay...let's be honest. None of us REALLY like constructive criticism. It's painful. It can be awkward and uncomfortable. But it is a sure sign of love from a friend.
When a friend is willing to put themselves out there to share truth with me, I may be wounded at first, but I am always better for it. I am thankful for the friends in my life who are honest with me even when it hurts.
I am not saying that we should never encourage and uplift our friends. But when it is time to say a hard thing to a friend, that shows true love. Discipline flows out of love.
I am blessed to have people in my life that are not afraid to say the hard things to me...
All wounds hurt, but wounds from a friend end up making us better, like a necessary surgical procedure. It may feel like a stab to the heart at first.. but it's not... it is the truth spoken in love, and it is an amazing gift of true friendship.
I hope you have a friend that can speak into your life... the nice words and the hard things, too..
Blessings!
