Be transparent

"Therefore, putting away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbour, because we are members of one another."  Ephesians 4:25   CSB

Paul is speaking here of being transparent, but what actually does this mean? Well, transparency means not having anything to hide - what you see is what you get. People can trust you because, you have no hidden agenda. You are safe territory and trustworthy. Living in such a way, gives the other person the assurance that you are not a gossiper. There is a need in our world, for transparency, especially in the Christian domain. People's lives are ruined by others who have totally taken them for granted and stripped them of all they have. People who are transparent, live their lives openly. They are not a copy of someone else, they are genuine people who care about others. Their desire is to live for Jesus and let this be seen in all they do. They live for today in this world, not in some fantasy Hollywood film movie world with a Walter Mitty mindset. 

Are you transparent? Can you honestly say that you have nothing to hide, you are who you are? It calls for having total trust and belief in Jesus. Whatever comes our way, you know that Jesus can fix this or find a way through. This is living a life of, Seeking first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness and not worrying about what tomorrow will bring Matthew 6:33-34. Some may say this is not possible, not in this life. But it is. It is just deciding that you are going to be sold out for Jesus and believing His promises. Yes, it is difficult to consider living this way, you will fall many times, the difference being that you don't let this stop you.

To do this, you don't have to live your life shut away from others, not at all. Where you are right now is your mission field. What it takes is to strip yourself of all your worries and cares, bad memories and hurts and anything else that may hold you back. Then making the decision that as from this moment you are going to be transparent to everyone. You have nothing to hide, no ulterior motives and the the memories of the past are just that, the past. You will find that if you begin to be transparent to people, they will want to spend time with you. How will they know? The Holy Spirit will show them that what they worry about, you have conquered, thus, you will be busy, but most of all, they will see Jesus in you.

So, if this is what you want, ask God to help you to be like this. He will, because He always answers prayer such as these.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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