Account

I have a jaded view of family.  Not because mine was bad, but because I wish it was better. I guess I have really high expectations and like to blame my shortcomings on my childhood/family.  (I know, it's bad.)

Today I learned something that I really wish was a bigger part of both my biological and spiritual family.

Kris Vallotton spoke about an ideal for a spiritual family and he said that a spiritual family should provide accountability which he defined as "accounting for ability."

I love this definition!  Think of all the ability that could be championed if it was defended by those closest to us. This is a spiritual family that I want to be a part of.

I'll admit that quite often I like to find only the faults in a person and complain about their inabilities.  What could happen to those in my sphere of influence if I flipped this and started accounting for their abilities?

I've had a couple opportunities for this when worship band leaders have called about past En Route members.  Two different people have called from PUC asking about Claire and Noel and it was awesome to tell about their strengths and abilities and heart for worship.

So I am resolving to actively look for opportunities to account for the ability of my spiritual family.  It may be a game changer for me and those around me...or maybe just make me look like the kook who is always bragging on other people... we'll see