When Strangers are more Supportive than Friends and Family

Monday rolls around again

We might have all been there a time or two, or more times than not. A total stranger is more encouraging than a friend or family, whether it is monetarily (like if you owned a business or were an artist) or it is resources. Even just emotional support.

From our very own Diana C.

“a belief that was ingrained within me since childhood — that my family would never hear me. I mean, truly hear me. It wasn’t until I started writing on Medium and a bunch of strangers gave my words more credit than my family ever did that my vocal chords began to heal.”

To me, personally, it saddens me that I even had content to write this. I’ve known so many people, personally and clients alike, that have the same story. Many of you that are reading this are going through this now or have in the past.

Where does Family go Haywire?

Instead of talking about why family falls away like that, I’d like to turn this into a constructive time.

The Bible talks about a “community”, which refers to a spiritual family. The tightest and most family-oriented group. This principle we see play out in Special Operation teams and with families that use the term “communication is key”.

They say, “I care less about what you say and more that you have the principles to be open.” It’s true! Most times when division and judgement occurs, it’s because we or someone did not know the whole story. But, when you know the whole story, that is a good solid place we can build from.

Just as you can watch in some movies and also figure this is what spies do. They pretend there is division between them and their family or unit, and prepare to become a traitor. All the while, them and their unit has planned accordingly, playing along that this person is a traitor. Then trap the enemy.

Every time I see this in a movie I say out loud, “Did you think a warrior/good person would not have told their unit/family about the blackmail?” It’s when we keep our mouths shut that the enemy kills us. I will always tell my spouse and we will play it out accordingly.

There should be no stranger that has an opportunity to pretend to love your spouse or family more than you. A good home is a special operation team. All the principles are the same. The toughest training becomes the best team.

Always live for the next 10 steps.

• Looking in the mirror will kill you from seeing what is ahead of you
• Only looking at today is a good way to not be prepared for a broken-down car

To have a great racecar all parts must be doing its job 100%. This is not a cruising car, life is a battle of hardships. Your family cannot be a luxury car.

To have a Godly church or family you must must must have principles that outperform strangers and an unseen enemy. No gaps. No potential for gaps.

Never stop communicating. Even if the topic is you have been a traitor. When you let one principle slip, you will let another tomorrow slip, and another, then you will one day not be special operation qualified. All standards must be upheld, voluntarily with a good heart posture.

Thank you for the support, my KTHT Community! Don’t let someone be more supportive than you.