Ouch...That Hurts!

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!