Don't Ask Don't Tell

We heard a great sermon last night. It's D-Now weekend and I went to the Addison Road concert and then stayed for the teaching. Powerful. They spoke about addiction and pornography - the things people do in secret. I thought to myself about what I might do in secret. I chuckled, because my secret sin is food. Not the glamorous failings of sex, drugs, and alcohol.

No, my sin is food. How bad could that be?!? Well, if you have been reading this blog you know how bad. I need to lose enough weight it could be a small person. THAT my friends is a secret sin gone wild!

Okay, I hear what your thinking. Why did I title this "don't ask don't tell." One of the things discussed last night was accountability. If you don't want people to ask how you are coping with an issue then don't tell them about it. However, if you are serious about changing your life then get some accountability built into it! I recently posted my pre-diet and current picture on facebook with comments about my diet. I received a lot support and positive comments, but I was also building accountability! People now knew I was serious about losing weight.

Then today it happened... A group went to Sams Pizza for lunch. They make the best pizza there but I knew it was not on my plan for today's meals! I ordered a grilled chicken salad. When I went to get a fork some friends from the church were there. Friends that read my posts on facebook. Ken looks at me and asks "What did you order?" I rolled my eyes and said "Chicken salad" His wife, Debbie, laughed and said "Me too, but it's not what I wanted!" We all laughed and enjoyed the moment. Accountability.

My good decision was reinforced with my friends support and laughter. I am more apt to make a good decision next time too in case someone else asks me what I did.

This principle is true in every aspect of our lives. Whatever you are struggling with I encourage you to find a friend you trust to talk about what you are doing in secret. Someone to walk with you as you make the hard decisions. I am blessed to have people that care about me. If you need someone to help you please let me know.