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Recently I read a research done by Professor Brandon Irwin. The result was interesting. Prof. Irwin asked subjects in a lab perform two sets of abdominal exercises called “planks”. Some people did both sets alone. Other did the first set and the second with a virtual partner who was expert at the planks and whose image was projected onto a screen. The subjects who had partners exercised on the average 33% longer than the subjects who were alone. 
This particular research makes me thinking in our Christian life. We can often find support and encouragement through other Christians. Caring for each other in Christians’ life is essential. 1 John 4:21 says, “And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.” Romans 14:12 says, “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” This is personal accountability.
Christians are accountable to one another. In 1 Corinthians 12, we read that Christians are all part of the same body – the body of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, “…encourage one another and build each other up…” That is why in my many talks I gave, I always encourage that every professional person should find a partner who can be accountable for each other. If you can find someone who is better or more experienced than you are, and is willing to care for each other, it would be great. Are you willing to search for your spiritual partner in your church, your fellowship, or your small group? The partner should do at least four things:
- Pray together regularly;
- Listen to each other;
- Give honest feedback about each other’s blind spot;
- Don’t quickly give comments, suggestions but encourage others to find his own answer or solution.
I trust that you will be blessed through this exercise by caring for others.