Building Godly Accountability in Our Everyday Lives

We all deal with accountability in almost every area of our lives, but what does accountability look like played out in our faith?

Godly accountability is founded in relationships. It rises out of our kinship as part of the body of Christ. When we’re intentional about building these kinds of relationships, God can use them in powerful ways. Here is what good, godly accountability can look like…

Protection.

Growing a community that holds each other accountable allows us to see life from different perspectives. Looking at our circumstances through a limited lens makes us vulnerable to all kinds of pain and disconnectedness. Having a close-knit community of a chosen few allows those who love us to show us what we’re blind to, protecting us from things our limited lens can’t see. 

Freedom.

Godly accountability allows for freedom to be fully known and space to be honest about where you are in your walk with God. Freedom to cry, confess, and celebrate your victories, to be honest about who you are and the support you truly need. 

Edification.

Whether its church mothers and mentors or good godly friends, our community is the foundation for healthy spiritual growth. They keep us on target when we’re close to missing the mark and speak over our fears with the authority of God's word. They minister to us, bear our burdens in prayer, and help to edify the person God’s called us to be. 

In today’s world, building community is easier said than done. But we can take simple steps towards living in accountability. 

Ask God to send you exactly who you need. God knows what you need and who you need to thrive. Pray to be surrounded by people who can help you grow, and whose lives you can speak into with all you have to offer.

Seek out structured mentorship from seasoned believers. Some of us may benefit from something more concrete. Look for ministries that provide loving discipleship from believers willing to walk with you through structured forms of spiritual growth.

Practice being the community you seek for those around you. Ever heard the phrase “I’m going to be who I always needed”? Here is one place it definitely can apply. Lend yourself to your local communities of faith, serving in the ways they need it the most. This opens the door for new relationships to form and for God to build bridges you didn’t know you could cross.

We need accountability in every aspect of our lives - always and especially in our walk with Christ.