“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17
A body that is deficient in iron will cause one to become physically weak. Likewise, a friendship that is iron deficient, where no one is being sharpened, will also become weak. People may fear upsetting you or hurting your feelings, but a real friend that truly loves you would much rather make you upset and please God instead of appease you.
Accountability isn’t telling people what to do. It is encouraging them to do what God has already instructed them to do. We are not just helping each other stay out of sin, but helping one another move forward into being all that God created us to be. We will never grow on an island isolated away from people. Nor will we grow if we surround ourselves only with those that tell us what we want to hear. We need people that get up under our skin and irritate us, those who encourage us to grow and mature. Not “yes” people, but a friend who feels personally responsible to help us become all that God has called us to be.
Prayer: Father God, I need more iron in my life. I pray that You send true friends that will not appease me, but will sharpen me and help me be all that You called me to be. Help me also to be iron for others, someone who knows how to hold people accountable without fear, but from a place of love and humility. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
(Read Hebrews 10:24)
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Powerful word! I thank God for surrounding me with friends who has my best interest at heart and not afraid of telling me what “thus saith the Lord” AMEN!
Amen a great word
Amen Thank you God for the encourage word’s continue to help me be that wise woman that you want me to be and Jesus name Amen
Lord I thank you 🙏🏿
I love these awesome words of wisdom. They really make my day. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏!
God bless my sisters in Christ let my friend ships be blessed by Jesus. I love my friends let me always be willing to grow in Christ. I love you Jesus
Amen for these encouraging words this morning. To God the praise and all the Glory Amen!.🙋❤
AMEN I receive Thank YOU my LORD FATHER GOD,” Thank You Sister Keisha Dotk Ministrie GLORY TO GOD Hallelujah for this Awsome Powerful word. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom; and a good understanding have all those who do HIS commandments. HIS Praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10
Amen..Amen..Amen!!!!
I Thank God for the few… GREAT, WONDERFUL & AWESOME FRIENDS that I have💓!!! I absolutely love them💞!! I love their honesty, realness & most importantly their LOVE for the Lord! No “amen corners” just straight no chaser..but with LOVE💘& RESPECT! I have an abundance of acquaintances..but TRUE FRIENDS are FEW!
Lord, Please Continue To Bless & Shine Your Light Of Love Upon Your Obedient Servant Sister Kesha, Her Awesome Team, This Amazing Ministry, My Sister Felicia & My DOTK Sisters💖!!
Be Blessed, Stay Humble & Encouraged!!!
Love Always, Your DOTK Sister In Christ, Wendy💕