Let’s talk about friendships today. I’ve been thinking about this topic a lot lately and learning a lot about these relationships. I feel like God has been teaching and revealing some biblical truths and principles about friend relationships. I know all of our life circumstances are all so different. Which means our time for friends and ability to invest in those relationships can look different in every season. But what I have come to realize is that friendship is a gift from God and actually a vital part of our wellbeing. God is a God of relationship. He cares about the relationship we have with him, but not just him, those around us, including our friends. I know for many of us some of our top priorities are our husbands, kids, and close family, as it should be. But it seems nowadays, friendships, genuine life giving friendships, are seldom and not seen as valuable. It could be for many reasons such as busyness, insecurities, prior negative experiences or isolation. But I feel it strong on my heart today to encourage you to see the beauty of friendship in this season of your life. There are friendships right now in your life or friendships that have yet to be developed that will bless your life in incredible ways as you bless theirs as well. But don’t continue to live your life missing out on the joys of friendship with other amazing women. The bible talks so so much about friendship, which some may be surprised about. The bible talks in the book of ACTS all about people of God simply doing life together. Eating together, praying together, helping each other out in times of need and simply existing with each other. It is how God designed us and desires us to live. His heart is blessed when He sees his people fellowshipping, living life together, enjoying the simple things of life like food and fun, lifting each other up in times of need and praising God together. We are called to live in community and genuine friendship. So why are many of us living in isolation and loneliness? Mostly because we are caught up in the rat race of life and have believed the lie we don’t have time. But what if this was one of the areas God is wanting to highlight to you that will be a piece of the puzzle that will bring fulfillment to your life? Could it be?--

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