Being Honest with God & Yourself

Sierra Guillaume
Jul 15, 2023
3 min read

Do you know the Golden Girls' theme songs? Thank you for being a friend. Sometimes when I think about Jesus I sing that in my head to him, haha. God is honestly my best friend and I love our relationship.

I have never had a friend with whom I was more honest than I am with God today. He already knows my heart. He’s already with me so he sees the situation. He’s also in control of everything, so he knows what is best for me.

There was a period I had to go through in my wilderness season where I had to learn to turn to him before calling and depending on others.

Have you ever had those moments where you are trying to get something done in a certain time frame and the further you get into it, the more problems pop up?

I have had plenty of these moments where I’m working on something on the verge of tears out of duration and I don’t know what to do. This one time during my wilderness season, I was in this situation. I didn’t have friends I could call or anyone to consult with, so I had to start crying to God.

Saying things like ” You told me to do this but it’s not working out, I don’t understand what’s going on. Why is this happening? Where is the answer? I’m trying but I need you. Lord, I need help! Where are you? I’m sorry I’m crying but it’s becoming a lot for me. Abba…I don’t know what to do anymore. Please God, please.”

What he does next is always different. The most important thing is being honest and bringing it to him. Sometimes he may tell me to take a break or go to sleep. He told me to go to bed in this particular situation because it was getting late. Upon waking up the next day I had complete peace over the situation with a clear understanding of what I needed to do and why the situation wasn’t working out.

If you aren’t honest with yourself when it comes to your situation and what role you play vs God, things can get out of control.

This is why it's so important, to be honest when you say your prayers and repentance. If you won’t be honest with God in these two moments, why continue the conversation.. Nowadays, because of society and social media, we tend to compare ourselves to others and downplay what we do in our life.

Saying or thinking things along the lines of

It’s not that bad
I don’t think this counts as sinning
At least I’m not doing that

Or "But they are doing that and it’s worse so it doesn’t matter that I do or say this."

If you aren’t honest with your actions, thoughts, and how your life aligns with what God has said this can cause a strain in your relationship

Things to remember. When you go to God ask him to reveal your heart and any hidden ways. Ask him to unharden your heart if you feel yourself comparing your sins to other sins. Seek the Lord and ask him for guidance. Things thing will never change unless you are willing.