Authenticity. The word conjures a bit fear to say it out loud. Let’s look at the definition of the word in webster’s dictionary. It says genuineness is the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.
Authenticity is important in our relationships because that’s where we can get healing in those emotional areas of our hearts. We must be in genuine relationship in order to heal from our past. In our past people or events changed us. We have become fearful, hurt people. It can be difficult to open up to other people. But, if you are in an authentic relationship with another person then you can open up to them. When you are in this state of a relationship with another person and when you open up with them about where you are struggling, healing comes. Emotional and spiritual healing can come.
So if you are struggling in life, make some friends!
John 15:13 reads, greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.