"Here is a fact, your AP will be the person who steps into your most vulnerable place. They will know your success, secrets, and shame. Therefore, making a sound and good decision on who you allow your AP to be, should be the highest priority."
So, a few posts ago I published my “Wednesday Word on ACCOUNTABILITY” (click here if you missed it – in fact, I’d recommend that you read that, before you read this.)
During this post, I expounded on why it was important for a person to have someone in their life who has unmitigated permission to hold them accountable. However, after I submitted the post, I was then left with a new challenge. As I thought of the power and responsibility of this assignment, I then began to consider this – Okay, so now I’ve told them to link with an AP (accountability partner); however, I don’t think I answered the most important question: “How do you pick one? How do you select your AP?” For the sake of mutual understanding, let’s define an AP in this fashion: “A person who coaches another person in terms of helping the other person keep a commitment.” (wikipedia.org) Here is a fact, your AP will be the person who steps into your most vulnerable place. They will know your success, secrets, and shame. Therefore, making a sound and good decision on who you allow your AP to be, should be the highest priority. So to help you in the selection process, I’d like to provide you with 5 Factors for Finding a Faithful AP:
So, what did you think? Was this helpful? What did I miss? How are you struggling with finding your AP? Do you think pride is a factor? Which point registered with you the most? Let me know in the comments below. Subscribe to the blog and thanks for your support. Imperfectly, Kevin D. Jones, Sr. (@kevindjonessr) (@imperfection360)
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Norris
6/19/2017 08:37:27 am
An accountability partner has been vital in my spiritual and eartly journey through life for the past 11.5 years.
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Didi
6/22/2017 01:54:30 pm
I love this post!! I've recently been saying that I need a mentor. I think I'll look for both. Thank you for the insight!!!
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6/24/2017 10:33:25 pm
Didi, I'm praying for your success in selection; the calling is very important. Thanks for the encouragement and support. 6/24/2017 10:32:17 pm
I am beyond proud of you my friend. Fight the good fight of faith.
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6/19/2017 03:11:17 pm
I must say the guidelines for obtaining an AP were great. Most importantly was the prayer. I going to use it for more often. Thanks and please continue to send this information.
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6/20/2017 09:33:08 am
I think we all need someone who inspires us to become better and will call us on our stuff when we aren't our best selves. My circle of friends are my AP's. Each of them have qualities I admire and aspire to and vice versa. Our sisterhood allows us the freedom to be honest and hold one another accountable in our actions.
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6/24/2017 10:48:33 pm
That sounds like a blessing. Cherish that my sis, that's a gift that many would love to have. Thanks for the support.
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6/24/2017 10:49:51 pm
I'm glad the post was helpful and I'll be in prayer for you to find a good AP. Thanks for the support. Take care and be blessed.
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Kevin,
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6/24/2017 10:52:05 pm
Thanks for the encouragement. I agree, even in the midst of all of our technological advancements, there still remains no replacement for the AP. I pray you either have one or that you find one. Thanks for your comment.
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Shawna
6/20/2017 01:51:28 pm
These are all great points in what to look for not only in an AP but also those that we call friend in our daily walk. You may need to ask yourself these questions and begin a purge of those that do not fit the mold of what an AP is.
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6/24/2017 10:53:02 pm
You said a mouthful there my sis. Thanks for the powerful word and support.
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