It can be hard to open up to others. For some it comes naturally but for many of us, the idea of sitting down and bearing our soul to someone else is beyond incomprehensible. Some of us are reserved, introverted and too withdrawn to ever think about actually answering the question “what’s on your mind?”
That being said, if you can find the courage to talk to someone about your problems, you will find the relief that comes with unburdening yourself from your troubles. You don’t have to suffer through your problems alone. What ails you doesn’t have to fight you one-on-one.
Sometimes, what things we would reveal are matters so private, they are embarrassing. Maybe they are even sinful secrets we have. It’s not uncommon for someone to struggle with a sin, and though his soul is right with God (through repentance and prayer), his feelings of guilt and shame wear him down. We can tell such people “God forgives you, forgive yourself” but that’s easier said than done sometimes. In such cases we need to have people we can trust. We need people we can confide in. We need someone besides the voice in our head telling us “it’s going to be okay.” It can be hard though, because we are afraid our secret will get out. That’s why it’s important to find someone who is trusting; someone who has proven his willingness to bear the burdens of others without airing their dirty laundry. Find that person, and confide in them.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 11:33
Sometimes gossipers (talebearers as the King James translation puts it) will make us regret confiding in others. But there are faithful people out there who will keep your problems concealed and will help you through them. Confide in them, and keep trusting in them. They can help you.
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