Many couples like to tell friends and family they chose their partner because they allow them to be themselves. This is an admirable trait. No more facades. No more pretenses. What could be wrong with this reason? Nothing, but it needs to be clarified.

I treasure the honesty and sincerity when I communicate with my partner. God has blessed me with a helper, a soul mate. There are no barriers to communication when I am with her. And that is part of the problem. I lose the filters of communication that I normally have in place when I speak to others. Many times, I simply unload the frustrations of my day upon her, mating them with angry or bitter emotions. They are not directed at her but it could easily be interpreted as such. Is there a better way?

The most precious relationship I have is with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. When I am completely transparent and open to Him, I am bringing my true self to the real Jesus. He listens to me, guides me, and most importantly, transforms me to become a better person, a person more like Him. 

Any relationship should allow honest communication, leading to making each person a better person. The ultimate relationship and satisfaction can only be found in a saving relationship through faith and belief in Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and Savior. Each person becomes a better person by drawing closer to Jesus Christ, allowing one’s true self to be manifest and ultimately glorified.

Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure. 

1 John 3:2-3 (NLT)

Being myself. Only in a relationship with Jesus Christ can we realize our true balance of truth and honesty with ourselves and others. 

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.