Advent & the Enneagram “Honest” Presence

Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) John 1:6-34

¹⁴And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. John: 1: 14

How are you doing with truth these days? When you’re “honest,” are you brutal? When you talk about what you believe, do you feel the grace of God within you? If Christ-followers lived in grace and truth, don’t you think there could be a radical revolution?

Jesus was never a player or a pretender. Yet, the directness that Jesus walked in was the gracious heart of God. Christ is the embodiment of honesty and you’ve been created in the “Imago Dei,” Image of God. When we’re real and grace-filled, we are present and reflect God. When we’re ignoring truth and pretending, we play God. How is “Honest Presence” showing up in your life?

Danielle Fanfair is an forthright friend. She says, “it takes to much energy to pretend.” As an author, consultant, coach and executive trainer and Enneagram ONE, you know she ain’t pretending. Allow her words to open a way for you to encounter Honest Presence.

ONES embody the goodness of God. ONES, when they are living a life led by the Holy Spirit are principled and idealistic with grace. Transforming ONES are ethical and conscientious but are not stuck in shoulds and oughts. Integrated ONES are creative reformers who can joyfully say “it is good” and end the day. As Sacred Crusaders, they will allow themselves to venture into uncharted territories to bring reform, knowing they will make honest mistakes.