Brokenness

I just finished reading the manuscript of the Ted Haggard video from Larry King Live. It broke my heart. I struggle to put into words any profound thoughts on the situation, but Anne Jackson has brought up an interesting point on her blog today. Read it here then the rest of this post will make more sense.

It is a shame that Christians feel like they can't be honest. I get caught in this trap also. It is a vicious cycle that goes like this: I have a struggle in my mind with something, I don't want to act on the struggle, so I share it with someone, they don't know what to do with honesty, the conversation is awkward, we quit sharing, we keep pretending, we continue to act like things are fine, we never have a healthy outlet for the struggle, it grows internally, then eventually we act upon the struggle, people are shocked, but we are not. Somewhere in this cycle has to be some people who are genuine, caring, confidential, bold, and loving. Help me be that person. Send me those people.