There’s no doubt about it—God wants us to live well. He’s not sitting in heaven holding back blessings. That’s not His nature. From the very beginning, He made it clear that His children are supposed to thrive, not just survive. In John 10:10 (NLT), Jesus says, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” That’s abundance. That’s peace, purpose, joy, and provision—wrapped up in the kind of life only God can provide.
And just in case that wasn’t enough, 3 John 1:2 (NLT) confirms it: “Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” This isn’t just wishful thinking. This is the heart of God toward us. He wants wholeness—not just in our spirits, but in our minds, relationships, bodies, and finances. He wants His people strong and well so we can be a blessing to not only ourselves but to His Kingdom and others.
Because we know this, we go to God with confidence. We pray with the belief that He hears us. We bring Him the desires of our hearts—dreams, goals, and needs—and we trust that He’ll answer. Psalm 37:4 (NLT) says, “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” When our hearts are rooted in Him—when our desire is to please Him above all else—He responds by aligning our wants with His perfect Will. And when that alignment happens, blessings begin to flow.
But here’s the thing—we don’t get to ask for next-level blessings while staying on a first-level spiritual walk. Growth in God requires maturity. Increased blessings require increased surrender. So when we say, “Lord, I’m ready,” we need to understand that our souls must be just as ready to receive as our mouths are to ask.
God isn’t moved by begging or bargaining. He’s moved by faith. Hebrews 11:6 (NLT) reminds us, “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” Faith is the access point. It’s not about twisting God’s arm—it’s about trusting His heart. And that trust is shown in how we live, how we believe, and what we do while we’re waiting.
But faith isn’t just a feeling, and it’s not passive. Faith is a verb. James 2:26 (NLT) lays it out plain: “Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” So while we wait on God to move, He’s often waiting on us to align our souls with what He’s already spoken. That means we don’t just say we believe—our actions have to back it up. Often the “work” that God is requiring us to do isn’t physical—it’s internal. That might mean forgiving someone we’ve held a grudge against. It might mean letting go of fear, renewing our thoughts, or silencing the internal narrative that tells us we’re not good enough. He might be asking us to let go of bitterness or to correct a mindset. To stop making excuses and start walking in obedience. These soul-level adjustments are often what unlock the very thing we’ve been praying for.
And this is where the truth teller walks in.
A truth teller doesn’t always come to pat you on the back. They show up with correction, clarity, and conviction. They speak what your flesh doesn’t want to hear—but your soul needs. A truth teller might ask you the hard question: “Are you really ready for what you’re asking God to give you?” They’ll call out the unforgiveness you’ve dressed up as boundaries. They’ll challenge the pride you’ve masked as confidence. And they’ll remind you that delay isn’t always the devil—it’s sometimes God, giving you space to grow before He releases what’s next.
We need truth tellers in our lives—people who are bold enough to love us with honesty and seasoned enough to point us back to the Word. Because truth, when received with humility, will heal, free, and reposition us. It will expose what’s out of order and invite us to surrender again.
So, if God sends someone into your life who sees past your surface and speaks to what’s happening in your soul—don’t shut them out. Don’t get offended. Listen. Pray. Weigh their words against the Word of God. And if the Holy Spirit confirms it, let the correction do its work. Because God is faithful. He hasn’t forgotten your prayers. He’s just preparing you to receive the answer. ■
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“When A Truth Teller Walks in” written by Rev. Fran Mack. Edits by Kim Times and K. Lizzie for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.
