Talk That Transforms with Kim Davis

Having wise counsel is one of the most important parts of growth. I honestly believe everyone in leadership — or anyone who simply wants to grow — needs someone who can speak truth into their life. Whether it’s a counselor, mentor, advisor, or spiritual leader, we all need that one voice that grounds us, checks us, and helps us see beyond our blind spots.

Today my counselor, who is also my trusted wise counsel, got me together. She confronted something I’ve been avoiding for years. She looked me in my eyes and told me the truth — the truth I didn’t want to hear but desperately needed. It was heavy, almost too heavy to hold, because I’ve been trying so hard to change it on my own. But because it came from her, I received it. I trust her. It costs her nothing but she always gives me something: honesty, clarity, and love.

Now let me be real… I don’t always receive her words with open arms. Sometimes I push back. Sometimes I get in my feelings. But she keeps telling me the truth anyway — and afterward, I always appreciate her for it. I love her deeply for that.

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Let Me Tell You About My Dear Friend Mr. George

Mr. George got married, and let’s just say things weren’t going the way he expected. So he started seeking counsel — from family, church members, all kinds of people. And guess what everyone told him? “Leave.”

When he came to me, I told him, “No. Don’t leave.”
Why? Because most of the people telling him to walk away were struggling in their own marriages… and still staying. I told him he needed wiser counsel than that.

But my friend had made up his mind. He was leaving. So I warned him:
“If you leave and come back later saying you want that woman back… I’m going to laugh. Because I’m telling you right now — don’t leave.”

Well… a few months after the divorce, reality hit. Mr. George came to me and said, “Kim… I shouldn’t have done that. It wasn’t even that bad.”

And listen… I laughed. I laughed so hard I cried. Not because of his pain, but because I knew he’d be back saying those exact words. That was our relationship — we laughed through everything: the good, the bad, the happy, and the sad. It was our way of communicating.

But I told him something important:
“You might not be able to fix this one, but let it teach you something. Having the wrong counsel can cost you more than you realize. So choose wisely next time.”

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Who Is Your Wise Counsel?

I want to ask you today:

• Who is your wise counsel?
• Who tells you the truth even when you don’t want to hear it?
• Who sees your blind spots and loves you enough to speak up?

And if you don’t have someone like that… why not?

If you want to grow — emotionally, spiritually, professionally, personally — you need wise counsel. Someone who can guide you, challenge you, and help you become better.

Don’t walk this journey alone. We all need that one voice we can trust.

— Talk That Transforms with Kim Davis 💛